Quality Control Lab Technician - D Shift

About the role

Seaman Corporation is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician to join our Operations team on Night shift in Wooster, OH. As of March 1, 2026, we have transitioned to a 24/7 rotation with a 4:3 schedule. Must be able to work within that schedule. Day shift will be 7a–7p; night shift will be 7p–7a.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and safety awareness by following posted safety and security procedures; log at least 1 safety program participation point a month; respond quickly to emergencies to prevent injury and damage; ensure standard operating procedures are followed and company policy and regulations are adhered to.
• Understand standard product fabrics; comprehend and interpret product specifications; log and compile data reports and evaluate results to ensure quality and product reliability.
• Perform and verify physical testing of product at specified stages in the production process, including operation of tensiometer, thickness gauge, scale, flame chamber, radiofrequency welder, hot air welder, gloss meter, ruler, colorimeter, die press, oven, heated water bath, and other assigned equipment.
• Alert appropriate Line personnel of test results in a timely manner; notify supervisor promptly of unresolved problems or when testing equipment malfunctions occur.
• Maintain quality control documentation; interpret shipping priority list and coordinate daily product testing; work efficiently with Inspection and Shipping Departments to handle special orders and instructions and ensure timely shipment of product to customer.
• Utilize Oracle programs to enter and maintain product information such as Lab Release, Shipment Priority Report, and Inspection Report; use Lab Tracker to log data for coating process, inspection, and R&D; use Map 4.0 software for Thwing Albert tensiometer; use EasyMatchQC software for the HunterLab colorimeter; utilize Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word to maintain database and reports; scan paper records and store electronically.
• Participate in and promote Corporate Lean Sigma Initiative by actively participating in Kaizen Events; ensure 5S is completed according to schedule; maintain a clean, organized work area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Recommended minimum one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and color vision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge for Oracle lab release and manufacturing software, Lab Tracker, tensile tester, colorimeter, Excel spreadsheets and Word documents, file management, and ability to complete online training programs as required.

Competencies

• Safety: Safety is our priority and everyone’s responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something.
• Customer Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus and we can create solutions that solve their needs.
• Integrity: Our words and actions reflect our values and we hold respect for all individuals.
• Work Together Collaboration: We must share openly with one another, listen actively, and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground. We will trust the person and attack the process.
• Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the process.
• Entrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism, challenge the status quo, and find innovative solutions to our obstacles.
• Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the process.
• Results: At the end of the day, results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the activity.