Pay scale: $73,000-105,000Polytek® is currently looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and extremely organized individual to join our rapidly expanding company.
Essential Job Functions:- Provides daily direction and communication to the Quality Control Technicians including hiring, firing, performance reviews, time off requests, timesheets, training, work assignment and prioritization.
- Thorough understanding and experience with 2-Part RTV systems; specifically Silicone Elastomers and Polyurethanes.
- Perform QC testing for silicone, latex and polyurethane products on a weekly and daily basis.
- Be a back up when other technicians are out.
- Ensure all products meet product specifications
- Responsible to maintain test specifications in ERP system.
- Responsible to maintain formulas in ERP systems.
- Continue to learn and stay updated on product chemistry and processing.
- Operate and maintain all lab equipment in the laboratories..
- Make lab samples and perform testing for customers.
- Record and maintain all lab work in a lab notebook.
- Interact with production personnel on product batches and production problems.
- Has the capability to learn how to troubleshoot product batches and processes.
- Report quality control status to production on a daily and weekly basis
- Interact with production and assist with technical support questions and inquiries.
- Ensure laboratory work areas are neat and uncluttered.
- Ensure chemical sample storage racks are maintained.
- Understand hazards of chemicals through company provided training and reading MSDSs and labels.
- Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves and safety glasses) and following all safety rules.
- Report and address safety concerns immediately to the EHS department.
- Assist with troubleshooting, application development and commercialization.
- Follow all rules set forth in Polytek's Employee Policy Manual.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Reports to VP of R&D
Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.
- Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to bend, squat, walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and repeatedly ascend/descend short flights of stairs/ladders for a full shift.
- Must be able to talk, hear and see with vision abilities including close/near, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
- Must wear job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for entirety of shift.
Education and Experience:- B.S. degree in Chemistry, Materials or Polymer Science; Chemical Engineering or other related fields.
- 3+ years quality control testing experience with thermosets
- 2+ years of manager experience
- Must be able to understand, speak, write and read English Basic computer experience.
- Valid driver's license with good driving record
Salary Description
$73,000 - $105,000
