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Mixing Laboratory Technician

Position Summary: Conducts testing of factory/laboratory mixed compounds and tire components for all product lines TB, PCR, LT, MC, and Race, & logs & reports data.

Reports To: Technology Team Leader – Mixing/Stock Prep Business Center

Essential Functions/Duties:

• Prepares samples and conducts testing of compounds/tire components following established work procedures.
• Operates various analytical (chemical) instrumentation and physical test equipment (lab mill, curing press, Tensile Tester, RPA, X-Ray, Mooney Viscometer, Adhesion, Densitron, Hardness, MDR, Brabender). Documents and reports sample test data.
• Provides testing support for the Raw Materials
• Validates equipment operation, performs calibrations/ maintenance on all equipment.
• Strives to improve laboratory test systems to improve the accuracy and precision of the data.
• Maintains Testing procedures and other work instructions
• Follows safety procedures and keeps assigned work areas clean and orderly.
• Works to directive of supervision and performs other duties as required.
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Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Associate degree in Chemical or Mechanical Technology or related field with laboratory experience.
• Demonstrated computer skills to include the ability to enter and retrieve data and understand the basic operations of computerized equipment
• 1-year experience as a Lab Technician or other applicable work experience preferred.
• Familiarity with testing techniques and equipment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude (ability to assemble equipment, understand how a variety of test equipment operates, etc.)
• Basic mathematical aptitude including knowledge of and the ability to apply the principles of Statistics, trigonometry, algebra and geometry
• Knowledge of production testing of components.
• Ability to multitask and juggle multiple responsibilities/projects/deadlines simultaneously
• Meticulous, organized, and detail oriented.
• Demonstrated decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient PC skills utilizing Microsoft Word & Excel software applications
• Ability to lift 25 —35 lbs.

Sumitomo Rubber, USA offers competitive compensation and benefits packages. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply at SumitomoRubberUSA.com
EOE M/F/Disabled/Veterans, Sumitomo Rubber, USA is an equal opportunity employer committed to workforce diversity.