Corporate QC Lab Tech

This position pays $78,800.00 annually

Through the continuing ingenuity, dedication and superior service of our employees through the years, Potters has grown into a $400 million global business. With approximately 900 employees contributing to our success every day in 30 production facilities located in 14 countries around the world.

What we have offer:

Full benefit package

Competitive 401K

Paid time off

Position Overview:

The Quality Control Technician will perform laboratory testing and analysis to support manufacturing operations, product quality assurance, and material evaluation. This role requires working in a flexible, collaborative team environment while carrying out all assigned testing responsibilities.

What you will be doing:

Perform laboratory tasks and testing following standard operating procedures

Ensure the accuracy of testing results and verify each result

Document tests procedures and results, monitors experiments, makes observations, calculates and records results, and develops conclusions

Process/input test data to excel, compose plots and graphs, and organize data for PowerPoint reports

Prepare samples for testing according to standard procedures (Internal, ASTM, AASHTO, etc.)

Operate various types of lab instrumentation for particle size analysis, materials characterization

Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, calibrates equipment

Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas, keep detailed technical records/notebooks

Create weekly reports on projects and tasks, work with manufacturing plants on product quality and/or test results

Maintain communication between supervisors and coworkers, provide backup support to the other Potters facilities as needed

Minium Requirements:

Education:

High School Diploma/GED

Desired Level: College Degree in related field or equivalent experience

Experience:

1 to 3 years of Lab Experience - advanced education preferred

1 to 3 years of Manufacturing Environment Experience preferred

Experience with Particle Size analysis, XRF, Coatings testing a plus

Skills & Knowledge:

Microsoft Office - strong in Excel, Outlook, Word

Laboratory Equipment Experience (particle Size , XRF, Density, Microscopy)

Ability to communicate clearly with manager and co-workers and work independently Good housekeeping and Lab cleanliness skills

Strong attention to Detail and Organization

Consistency and Accuracy for Lab Results