Quality Lab Technician (3NL) -Dayshift

About the role

Plans, coordinates, and performs raw material and finished product testing. The testing will involve sampling and mechanical testing to determine standards of performance as it relates to current raw material and finished material specifications. Utilize analytical instrumentation and other equipment as required.

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading home, security and digital products company. We’re focused on exciting opportunities within the home, security and commercial building markets. Our driving purpose is to elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. At Fortune Brands, we’re building something big. We’re advancing exciting innovations in all of our products and processes. We’re delivering trust, dependability, sustainability, and style. To make it all happen, we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart, ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive culture where everyone is encouraged be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine testing of incoming raw materials, and finished products in accordance with established specifications, procedures, and test methods.
• Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory, analytical, mechanical, and electrical testing equipment.
• Responsible for daily testing duties as they relate to melt flow, FTIR, DSC, mechanical testing and Critical Shear, and others as required.
• Accurately record, review, and communicate test results, identifying and escalating deviations or results outside established specifications.
• Evaluate incoming raw material loads for compliance with established quality requirements.
• Partner with Production, Sourcing, and Quality personnel to investigate and resolve material, product, and production-related quality issues.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test data, technical reports, and other required quality documentation.
• Support experimental trials, pilot-scale evaluations, production trials, new material evaluations, product designs, and process modifications as directed.
• Perform testing and documentation necessary to support shipment of materials via railcars and trucks, including sample collection, testing, preparation of Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and Bills of Lading (BOLs).
• Maintain laboratory equipment and work areas to support accurate, reliable, and safe testing.
• Follow applicable Quality System policies, procedures, regulatory requirements