Lab Technician Pouring

About the role

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another - all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you! Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a dedicated Lab Technician at our Temple, TX manufacturing plant. In this role, you will perform various physical properties testing to ensure our products meet strict quality standards, company policies, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Test foam properties, including Density, Indentation Force Deflection, Air Permeability, Resiliency, Compression Sets, Tear, Tensile, and Elongation in strict accordance with company and customer specifications.
• Accurately measure prime foam and carpet cushion test blocks for exact height, width, and length.
• Safely operate computerized saws and band saw to prepare testing samples.
• Precisely weigh material components, including top, side and bottom skins, as well as trim weight.
• Identify and meticulously document visual defects, such as splits, buck shot, and veins.
• Operate a forklift to position large foam samples for cutting.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED

Skills

• Demonstrate ability to accurately read and interpret a tape measure
• Proficiency operating laboratory equipment including scales and micrometers, universal testing machines, high‑pressure autoclaves and ovens
• Exposure to flammability and flammability chambers
• Basic computer literacy with the ability to navigate equipment
• Flexibility to work overtime as production needs

Benefits

• Comprehensive affordable benefits package including excellent health insurance
• Generous profit‑sharing plan
• Long‑term career opportunities in a stable industry
• Clean working environment

Schedule

Early morning schedule with a shift start time of 4:00 AM.