Mixing Laboratory Technician

Are you ready to be a part of a competitive, expanding company? Our 1,300-employee faculty continues to grow along with our facility investments.

Are you ready to make a difference? You will prepare samples and conduct testing of compounds/tire components following established work procedures.

Are you ready to enhance your skills? Your foundation for problem solving, research, analytic, and multi-tasking skills will further develop as you grow in this position.

Interested in joining our growing team? If this sounds like the beginning of your next chapter, wait until you read more on the position!

As a Mixing Laboratory Technician, you will Conduct testing of factory/laboratory mixed compounds and tire components for all product lines TB, PCR, LT, MC, and Race, & logs & reports data.

*This position will include working overnights and weekends*

Essential Responsibilities:

• Operates various analytical (chemical) instrumentation and physical test equipment (lab mill, curing press, Tensile Tester, RPA, X-Ray, Mooney Viscometer, Adhesion, Densitron, Hardness, MDR, Brabender). Documents and reports sample test data.
• Validates equipment operation, performs calibrations/ maintenance on all equipment.
• Strives to improve laboratory test systems to improve the accuracy and precision of the data.
• Maintains Testing procedures and other work instructions.
• Provides testing support for the Raw Materials.
• Follows safety procedures and keeps assigned work areas clean and orderly.
• Works to directive of supervision and performs other duties as required.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated computer skills to include the ability to enter and retrieve data and understand the basic operations of computerized equipment.
• 1-year experience as a Lab Technician or other applicable manufacturing work experience.
• Basic mechanical aptitude (ability to assemble equipment, understand how a variety of test equipment operates, etc.)
• Basic mathematical aptitude.
• Proficient PC skills utilizing Microsoft Word & Excel software applications.
• Knowledge of production testing of components.

Successful candidates will also demonstrate these additional qualifications:

• Familiarity with testing techniques and equipment.
• Ability to multitask and juggle multiple responsibilities/projects/deadlines simultaneously.
• Meticulous, organized, and detail oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient PC skills utilizing Microsoft Word & Excel software applications.
• Ability to lift 25 —35 lbs.

Sumitomo Rubber, USA offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply at SumitomoRubberUSA.com.

EOE M/F/Disabled/Veterans, Sumitomo Rubber, USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.