Quality Control Lab Technician – Night Shift

About the role

Do you like hands-on work, getting details right, and seeing how things are made? NYCOA is hiring Quality Control Lab Technicians for our night-shift team. You’ll test the nylon materials we make and receive, and your results decide whether product is ready to ship. No lab experience is needed — we’ll train you.

Pay

• Starting rate: $24.10/hr (includes $1.50/hr night differential)
• Fully trained rate: $25.83/hr (reached in about 90 days)
• Built-in overtime: 20 hours of overtime pay every two weeks
• First-year bonuses up to $2,500:
  • $500 upon completing first level of training
  • $1,000 at 6 months
  • $1,000 at 1 year

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and sick time
• 401(k) eligibility after 6 months

Schedule

Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM on a rotating two-week schedule:

• Short week: Wednesday and Thursday (24 hours)
• Long week: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday (40 hours regular + 20 hours overtime)

Work 7 shifts every two weeks, never more than 3 days in a row. Every other weekend off (3-day weekend, Friday through Sunday). Any hours worked outside your schedule are paid as overtime.

Responsibilities

• Test finished products using chemical and mechanical lab methods
• Inspect and release incoming raw materials
• Enter test results into the quality system and release product
• Collect samples when special testing is needed (e.g., product holds, customer questions)
• Record wastewater readings and send a daily report to the City of Manchester
• Assist with equipment calibrations and occasional R&D projects
• Keep the lab safe, clean, and organized

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No prior lab experience required; paid training provided
• Careful attention to detail — accurate results matter
• Ability to juggle several tasks during a shift
• Basic computer skills (MS Office, email)
• Clear communication with teammates and other departments

Hiring process

1. Apply online
2. Selected candidates complete a short proctored online assessment
3. Those who pass are invited to an interview and plant tour
4. Final step: pre-employment physical and drug screening

About NYCOA

For over 50 years, NYCOA has made specialty nylon materials for customers around the world. We’re committed to quality, continuous improvement, and innovation, and we invest in training our people to grow with us.