Manufacturing Lab Tech | 2nd Shift | Batavia, IL

QC Lab Technician - 2nd Shift

Batavia, IL

About Techmer PM

We are Techmer PM, the world's foremost materials design firm, creating custom polymers that make up essential products. Through our long-standing partnerships with processors, original equipment manufacturers, and product designers, we've worked for decades to tackle manufacturing and business challenges through sustainable, future-minded solutions.

We Are Hiring

We are currently seeking a QC Lab Technician to join our team at our Batavia, IL facility. This is a full-time 2nd shift opportunity offering competitive pay and a stable Monday-Friday schedule.

Schedule

Training: Training will be conducted on either 1st or 2nd shift until transition to the permanent 3rd shift schedule, which will occur no later than January 4.

Regular Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM-9:30 PM

Pay Rate

$24.50+ per hour, depending on experience

Benefits

• Eligible for medical benefits on your first day
• High deductible health plan offering that includes up to $1,000 towards your Health Savings Account (HSA) per year
• Free Teladoc membership included when you enroll in medical benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, including 5 free counseling sessions per year and access to free legal guidance
• 401(k) with 6% company match and immediate vesting
• Free investment consultative services for your 401(k) plan
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• 10 vacation days per year (prorated in the first year)
• 10 company-paid holidays
• 2 weeks of parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement with up to a $20,000 lifetime maximum
• Annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities
• Weekly pay for hourly employees

Job Purpose

Responsible for manufactured product certification by assuring that products conform to customer and Techmer PM requirements as specified in the Product and Process (P&P) Specification. This includes product testing, online color adjustments, identifying and dispositioning nonconforming products. This position requires an individual who has thorough knowledge of all QC procedures and lab equipment as well as raw materials and finished products.

Key Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will ensure all products and materials meet quality requirements through quality control testing, sample compounding, and efficient utilization of company resources.

• Operate process equipment including injection molding machines, blown film machines, pellet melters, roll mills, and fiber lines as applicable.
• Operate analytical test equipment for plastic applications including Melt Indexers, Volatile/Moisture Analyzers, and other equipment as required.
• Perform inspections per Product and Process (P&P) Specifications.
• Adjust color either online or offline and consult with Manufacturing Supervisors and Technical Services regarding run versus pull decisions on problematic orders.
• Utilize statistical tools such as SQC/SPC when applicable.
• Identify out-of-control data points and take appropriate corrective action.
• Complete Certificates of Analysis (COA) with required information.
• Investigate nonconforming raw materials and manufactured products and take proper action.
• Maintain product QC files, including standards management, data entry, file closure, retrieval, verification, and corrective actions for incomplete files.

Core Competencies

• Product Uniformity
• Ensure product lot-to-lot consistency
• Quality in Everything We Do

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Prior experience using a color spectrophotometer (X-Rite, Datacolor, or equivalent)
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Must have passed a Hue Value/Chroma Munsell test and be able to differentiate color hues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Spanish is a plus
• Knowledge of basic mathematics to understand and execute analytical reports

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of compounding or laboratory experience

Join Techmer PM and help ensure the quality and consistency of innovative material solutions used around the world. Apply today!