Laboratory Technician

Overview:

Company Overview

As a company, Luvata Appleton is committed to providing a sustainable world through material innovation with the use of our distinctive technologies since our first manufacturing mill was built in 1964. We pride ourselves with providing our customers with unique and high-quality products, through the collaboration of all our employees.

We are looking for people that are self-starters, and people that like making a difference in an organization through change and innovation.

Position Overview

The Laboratory Technician provides technical support and analytical services to the manufacturing process. The candidate that fills this role will be required to work rotating weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Perform testing on product and manufacturing processes
• Note trends and/or deviations from historical of data or specification.
• Develop options to existing test methods and recommend ideas for alternative test methods. Suggest ideas for process improvement
• Provide accurate and timely verification of test results, comparing results to customer specifications
• Maintain lab equipment. Evaluate existing maintenance schedules to improve equipment accuracy, effectiveness, and longevity
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications:

• Associate of Science in Chemistry of equivalent
• 1 to 3 years of related experience in analytical services and laboratory testing procedures.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment such as a micrometer, tensile tester, resistivity meter, spectrometer, etc.
• Requires attention to analytical procedures and the ability to organize work and deadlines.