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Enterprise - Lab Technician

Milliken & Company, Marietta, SC, United States


Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at Milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagramand LinkedIn.
JOB TITLE:

QA Lab Tech

REPORTS TO:

QA Lab Manager

PURPOSE:

Associate is responsible for performing required testing for each lot processed in the lab. This requires qualification on all corresponding lab equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Knowledge of all general plant safety rules & safety absolutes.
Willingness to learn multiple testing processes including but not limited to:

Operating Clicker Press to Cut laboratory Test Samples
Operating Washer/Dryers for Dimensional Stability Cycles
Unload CI 5000 when needed
Run electrostatic decay test
Flammability testing when necessary

Assist with other testing as needed when job is caught up

SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Computer Skills- Excel MES SAP MTS
Understanding test results, analyze data, etc.
Detail Oriented
Basic Math skills. (Average, Decimal Places)

PROGRAMS/SYSTEMS:
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
Entering Data in Computer for Test Results (MTS)
Generating Test Form to Begin Process
Logging Headers from Inspection into Inventory Summary

MACHINES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Various Testing Equipment
Safety Glasses
Computers
Gloves
Pencil/Pens

ADDITIONAL QUALITIES:
Safety Mindset
Dependable & Self Driven
Can work with a team
Can work a rotating shift

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

FREQUENCY, AMOUNT, OR DESCRIPTION

Standing :

Ability to stand while operating or completing tests:

75% of day
Sitting :

Ability to sit down or stay seated at computer terminal:

30% of day
Walking :

Ability to move throughout the department:

20% of day
Lifting:

Ability to lift up to 25lbs:

Ability to lift up to 10lbs:

Climbing:

N/A

0% of day
Push/Pull/Reach:

Ability to push/pull cabinet drawers/samples cart

5% of day
Bending:

Ability to pick up objects from the floor, etc. 5% of day
Visual Acuity:

Ability to read documents, computer screens

100% of day

Milliken 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.
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