Job Description

The Quality Lab Technician performs a variety of activities involved in the Quality Control of pressure sensitive products following established methods and procedures. Utilizing standard laboratory equipment and methods to perform laboratory testing of physical properties of various raw materials, compounds, and coated products. Test results are used to compare specifications or performance goals for standard production. Work will follow standardized methods with testing or processing equipment of moderate complexity in the preparation and evaluation of materials and products. Generally, requires management support and supervision to handle intermediate to difficult issues.

Responsibilities Include:

• Performing routine QC laboratory tests to determine the physical properties and performance of various raw materials, compounds, and coated products. Utilizes standard laboratory test equipment and standardized test methods. Records test results on forms and inputs data into QA databases. Reporting test results to Quality Manager for interpretation.
• Performing testing for verification of conformance to specifications and correlation with on-line measurement equipment.
• Performing additional testing in support of the Quality department for hold dispositions, claims assessment and engineering requests.
• Performing routine QC lab equipment calibrations and validations as per applicable standard operating procedures. Records calibration results on forms and input data into calibration database. Analyzes SPC data and reports abnormalities to Quality Manager or Designate.
• Dispositioning material holds as per applicable defective material control standards and product specifications.
• Assisting with crew quality control training in both the coating and slitting departments.
• Reviewing raw material order certifications to ensure all material received have COA's and COA data meets specifications.
• Assisting with the generation, distribution and maintenance of customer order Certificates of Analysis and Certificates of Conformance for all Mactac locations.
• Reviewing off coater data sheets and adhesive gauge scans for conformance to specifications.
• Performing measurement systems analysis (MSA) to evaluate test methods, measuring instruments, and the entire process of obtaining measurements to ensure the integrity of data used for analysis.
• Participating in the laboratory 5S program by maintaining clean equipment, organized work area and routinely assists in cleaning or servicing the laboratory.
• Assisting in writing and review of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) or MACtac Test Methods (MTM) as assigned.
• Working primarily on assigned shift, however, must be able to work alternate shifts as needed to support the business needs including weekends.
• Performing other duties as needed and assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Two year degree with an emphasis on Math and Chemistry is preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience working in Lab setting or in a Quality type position.
• Valid driver's license.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact will all levels of personnel within Mactac.
• Working knowledge of personal computers (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Math skills with emphasis on measurable impact of mathematical calculations
• Basic understanding of SPC control charts
• Basic investigation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Scope:

• Direct Reports: No
• Reports to: Quality Manager
• Location: Scranton, PA
• Shift: 2nd Shift (3:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
• Physical Requirements: Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend and reach. Must be able to utilize all laboratory equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. PPE is mandatory in all laboratory and manufacturing environments.

About Mactac:

Headquartered in Stow, Ohio, Mactac was founded as Morgan Adhesives Co. in 1959 by the late entrepreneur Burton (Burt) Morgan. Along with financial backing from Bemis Co. and a business model that focused on providing high quality products, innovative solutions and superior customer service, Mactac flourished. For over 65 years, we've been manufacturing and distributing pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) materials that are used in label printing, graphic design, packaging, retail display, fleet graphics, automotive assembly, medical device assembly, and more. Today, Mactac employs more than 1,100 people and has operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Mactac's parent company, LINTEC, is a leading company in the field of adhesive materials. The product lineup covers many diversified fields including not only adhesive papers and films for seals and labels, but also shatter-proof window films, adhesive sheets for outdoor signs, interior finishing mounting sheets, automobile-use adhesive products, semiconductor-related tape, and LCD-related adhesive products.

Mactac pressure sensitive adhesives are used in a wide range of markets and industries and our business is structured accordingly. We are a vertically integrated organization comprised of five business units – each specially designed to meet the unique needs of our customers.

Disclaimers:

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

It is the policy of Mactac that all employees are employed at the will of Mactac for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.