Job Description

Engineered Coated Fabrics operation is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions for almost every industry globally. We are where we are because our talents brought us here. By specializing in the polymer engineering that makes innovation and application possible, Trelleborg works closely with leading industry brands to accelerate their performance, drive their business forward—and along the way, shape the industry and progress that will benefit humankind in the exciting years ahead. Our people are Shaping Industry from the Inside.

The Quality Lab Technician supports the facility by performing testing on production and development samples to required test methods, organizing lab tasks, and monitoring workload and lab performance. Responsible for communicating in-process test results to production floor and alerting the operations team and shipping personnel to final inspection results outside of product specifications. Responsibilities include working in a fast-paced production lab environment with operators, supervisors, production support staff, quality personnel, and development personnel while maintaining a professional and courteous environment.

Job Type: Full time, onsite
Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 4:00pm
Compensation: Starting hourly rate of $21.00 an hour. A .50 an hour increase is given after 90 days of employment. A $3,000 retention bonus will be paid out in $1,000 increments at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year.

Responsibilities
• Conform to all safety guidelines and procedures
• Perform physical testing on fabrics in accordance with internal ISO requirements, ASTM, Federal, Military, AATCC, company, and/or customer test methods.
• Complete lab testing with little direct supervision and ensure completion of all required product testing in a timely manner and verify whiten enough testing has been completed per sample frequency.
• Enter test data into database and clearly communicate results to all required Trelleborg personnel.
• Maintain test equipment appropriately, performing periodic calibration checks as required
• Maintain lab records, including storage of records and sample retains, per procedure

• Ability to read and understand test methods mentioned above.

• Interact with on-site customer source inspectors to uphold customer requirements in a professional, courteous manner.
• Check inventory of laboratory supplies ensuring supplies are ordered before supply runs out.
• Notify Supervisor of out of control, discrepancy or unexpected results in timely manner.
• Answer inquiries about test results and answer questions about specific factors that can influence test results.
• Perform routine laboratory maintenance tasks including organization and cleaning of work areas.

• Flexibility to work in Uplab and Downlab.

Qualifications
• High School Diploma or GED required; at least one-year technical, associate degree or equivalent manufacturing and lab experience
• Excellent written and verbal skills, as well as effective problem analysis and organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Office: (PowerPoint, Access, Excel) – SAP/AS400 experience, preferred
• General understanding of SAP or similar ERP systems is a plus

Successful candidates will have strengths in the following:
• Attention to Detail
• Self-starter, capable of working with minimum supervision
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to perform at a high level under stress
• Integrity
• Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships
• Flexible, capable of adapting to changes within the department and/or process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment
• Must be team-oriented
• Quick learner
• Dependable
• Capable of maintaining high standards

Benefits
As a valued Trelleborg team member, you will enjoy:
• Competitive salary
• Generous benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• A rewarding career with greater opportunity for impact
Visit https://www.trelleborg.com/en and https://www.trelleborg.com/ecf for more information on the company.

Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.