OVERVIEW OF POSITION:
Support R&D production trials and testing
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION – DEPARTMENT:
- Support of R&D production trials, which includes preparation trial documentation, attendance, and sample collection, labeling, and storage.
- Preparation of test samples from R&D production trials, which includes slitting and joining for tensile testing and wear and tear fatigue testing.
- Lab testing, which includes melt flow, tensile strength, wear and tear, coefficient of friction, abrasion, dimensional measurements … etc.
- Maintenance and upkeep of lab equipment, accessories, and supplies.
- Analysis and reporting of data and results collected from lab testing.
- Maintaining R&D inventory of production prototypes and shipping out of customer prepared samples for evaluation and field testing.
COMPETENCIES/SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE OR TRAINING PREFERRED:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements/preferences listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Required – College degree.
- Required – Read, Write and Comprehend English.
- Preferred – R&D laboratory experience including polymer products testing, mixing of rubber or plastic materials.
- Preferred – Mechanical or chemical technician background.
- Preferred - Thorough understanding of MRP.
- Preferred - Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
