Quality Lab Technician

Position Summary

To utilize standard laboratory equipment and methods to perform laboratory testing of physical properties of various raw materials, compounds and coated products.

Work will follow prescribed test methods or explicit instructions with standard testing or processing equipment of moderate complexity in the preparation and evaluation of materials and products.

Performs routine QC laboratory tests to determine the physical properties and performance of various raw materials, compounds, and coated products.

Performs additional testing in support of the Quality department, including claims assessment.

Performs additional testing in support of the R&D department, including assisting with plant trials by testing samples in the lab during a trial run.

Works primarily on assigned shift but may be required to work alternate shifts as needed to support the business needs.

Performs other duties as needed and assigned by supervisor.

• Supporting operations with QC testing including retesting of product placed on hold for quality defects
• Reviewing MRA customer returns as part of the claims analysis, dispositioning and placing MRS, finished goods on hold as required
• Incoming inspection of purchased products as required
• Dock audits for finished goods
• Auditing SOP's and checklists as part of the corrective action process
• Performs other duties as needed and assigned by supervisor.

Direct Reports:
None

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bench and reach.
• Must be able to utilize all laboratory equipment (e.g. tensile tester, shear tester, rheometer, spectrophotometer, x-ray fluorometer, etc.) to determine performance of PSAs.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Reports to:

Quality Manager

Location:

Moore, SC

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• Two year degree preferred with emphasis on Math and Chemistry highly desirable.
• 1 – 3 years of experience. Industry related experience (i.e. coatings, structural adhesives, packaging adhesives, hot melt carton-sealing adhesives, plastics compounding) may be acceptable.
• Valid driver's license.

Experience:

• Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact will all levels of personnel within Mactac.
• Working knowledge of personal computers (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Math skills with emphasis on measurable impact of mathematical calculations
• Ability to interpret and apply finished product engineering specifications
• Ability to work independently

Other:

• Legal authorization to work in the US is required.
• Relocation Eligible:
  Ineligible for Relocation
• * Internal applicants
• Applicants must have at least six months of tenure in their current role and be in good performance standing at the time of application.

• The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• It is the policy of Mactac that all employees are employed at the will of Mactac for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.
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