Lab Technician

Main duties and responsibilities

• Perform routine quality audits of the pressing and finishing departments
• Inspect all incoming raw material to be sure the material meets quality expectations
• Conduct and document finished goods inspections and evaluations
• Communicate all test results accurately to the Shift Supervisor and Quality Manager
• ID, designate and document downgrading of inspected material
• Log, evaluate and report all quality data
• Input all quality data into required computerized data system
• Perform all required lab tests on an established basis and to established standards
• Identify root cause of issues during production and document issues on required logs
• Follow up on issues assigned to this position through the action log

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• Basic computer skills
• The ability to identify root cause of issues during production, document issues, and follow up
• The ability to read and understand drawings
• Excellent attendance record
• The ability to handle multiple priorities, stress, provide detailed work, sound reasoning, and meet required deadlines
• The ability to be flexible in duties, analytical and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to be exceptionally self-motivated and directed, organized, and a keen attention to detail
• The ability to work consistently on a concrete plant production floor and in multiple (hot, cold, dirty, etc.) environmental conditions
• Good vision with or without corrective lenses
• The ability to be available for on-call and periodic overtime
• The ability to work a 12 hour rotating (days/nights) shift including weekends and holidays
• The ability to frequently bend, lift (minimum 50 lbs unassisted), stand for extended periods of time, kneel and move for extended periods of time
• The ability to have dexterity of hands and fingers to utilize appropriate equipment and tools

What Will Put You Ahead

• The ability to present ideas in a business-friendly and user-friendly language
• Exceptionally self-motivated and directed
• Energetic, forward thinking and creative with high ethical standards

What We Offer

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• You enjoy highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
• 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• "Life of Career" training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

What To Send Our Way

A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.