Ravago is a manufacturing company that produces a wide range of plastic and rubber materials from high performance engineered resins to recycled post-consumer materials. We are looking for Lab Technicians to lead the safe and efficient monitoring and production of quality material that meets customer requirements.
Why join the team?
We are a company that you can grow with whether you are just starting your career or looking for a company that offers advancement. We are in need of a skilled Lab Tech. If you have quality experience and a good work ethic, we would like you to apply!
Shift Hours: 2nd shift, 4:00pm - 4:15am, may need to train on 1st shift
About the position- The primary purpose of this role is to monitor and maintain quality of all products produced at RMA Manchester in accordance with Quality, Laboratory, Environmental and Safety systems while providing excellent support to production.
a. Must be able to interact with management and production to accommodate testing and quality needs, while providing excellent customer service.
b. Run sample products on lab extruders and molders.
c. Analysis of colors through spectrophotometer and color correction through the use of applicable pigment.
d. Must be able to recognize non-conforming products and reject according to procedure.
e. Know product lines and the customer’s specifications.
f. Required to work comfortably with Microsoft Office, including MS Word and Excel.
g. Required to work comfortably with both English and Metric systems.
h. Required to know basic concepts of algebra and perform proportions, percentages and calculations.
i. Practical and analytical abilities while able to multi-task.
j. Maintain/improve laboratory cleanliness and origination.
k. Laboratory equipment PM’s and verification.
l. Train, coach, assist and verify manufacturing personnel to be able to properly perform in-process product inspections.
m. Prepare customer certifications and enter SPC data from on-line and off-line testing.
n. Support manufacturing by assisting with re-work, formulation, SPC reactions plan adjustments and SOC changes as necessary to produce product within specifications.
o. Follow all Quality, Safety and Environmental Procedures.
p. Uphold the Ravago Code of Conduct standards.
q. Other duties as assigned by the Lab Manager.
Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications
1. Education:
a. Must have High School diploma or of equivalent value.
2. Experience:
a. Must have good verbal and communication skills.
b. Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
c. Must have excellent time management skills.
d. Must have computer skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)
To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our culture.
1. Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office.
2. Must be comfortable working in a non-climate controlled environment.
3. Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role.
1. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to communicate verbally, read and comprehend information, and type when needed.
2. Must be able to regularly lift and carry 55 lbs.
3. Repeatedly reach with hands and arms.
4. Climb straight incline ladders.
5. Have use of fingers and hands for packaging and writing.
6. Must have color vision.
Acknowledgement:
This job description is not an exhaustive list of areas of responsibility or tasks that an incumbent in this position may be asked to perform. All Employees are required to deliver the desired results intended for their role, at the designated level of knowledge, skill, and ability commensurate with their job title and level within the organization.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
Ravago Americas is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or marital status. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with this employer depends solely upon your qualifications.
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