Lab Technician

About the role

The Extrusion Lab Technicians support the operations of the Extrusion Process Technology team, focusing on customer extrusion trials and internal development work.

Responsibilities

• Lead set-up, operation, and clean-up of equipment for extrusion trials in support of customers and internal development work.
• Perform or coordinate maintenance on equipment in the Extrusion Lab to ensure equipment is kept in good working order.
• Assist engineers with equipment modifications, as necessary.
• Absorb and assist with regular inventories of Extrusion Lab assets.
• Become knowledgeable in the operation of all extrusion and auxiliary equipment used in the Extrusion Lab.
• Operate and maintain analytical equipment used in the Extrusion Lab.
• Create and maintain records related to extrusion trials (screw designs, equipment set-up sheets, run sheets, equipment run data, analytical test data, SDSs).
• Manage raw material inventory for the Extrusion Lab.
• Act as key contact for shipping, receiving, and disposal of raw materials used in the Extrusion Lab.
• Become familiar with the range of raw materials used in the Extrusion Lab.
• Ensure an adequate inventory of critical supplies is maintained.
• Provide leadership in maintaining a neat and clean work environment in the Extrusion Lab.
• Contribute to 5S efforts.
• Train personnel in Krauss Maffei’s apprentice and co-op programs on proper work procedures.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years’ work experience in extrusion and/or the plastics industry.
• Knowledge of extrusion and plastics industry practices.
• Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a lab setting with moving mechanical parts and forklifts.
• Ability to work in a noisy environment.
• Ability to stand, sit, and use hands and fingers for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a state of alertness.

Skills

• Communication
• Operations & Product Knowledge
• Results Oriented
• Technical Knowledge
• Initiative/Urgency
• Analytical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Innovative Thinking
• Interpersonal Skills/Teamwork
• Flexibility/Adaptability
• Customer Service

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$18.00 - $20.00 per hour, based on experience.

Schedule

Hourly, non-exempt, full-time position with standard working days/hours of Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with overtime as necessary to complete required tasks. Actual working hours may vary.

Travel

Minimal travel, but some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected. Travel to Germany or other international locations possible for training/conferences is possible. Anticipated travel is 10%.