Lab Technician

Overview

Split shift is Mon-Fri 11am-7pm. Training will be Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. As a Lab Technician, you’ll play a pivotal role in maintaining quality standards throughout our production process. Your primary responsibility is to conduct meticulous testing and analysis of product samples. This involves performing physical and mechanical tests, recording accurate data, and ensuring compliance with customer specifications. Your keen eye for detail and commitment to precision will be essential as you validate product attributes and troubleshoot any discrepancies.

Operating in a dynamic environment, your ability to manage multiple tasks and uphold rigorous quality standards will be critical to your effectiveness in this role.

• Perform a variety of product tests to ensure compliance with customers and company quality requirements.
• Gather samples and prepare them according to listed specifications for testing.
• Conduct physical and mechanical tests on samples and enter test data results accurately into the designated systems.
• Operate laboratory equipment necessary to support testing needs.
• Provide feedback to production, process engineering, and quality engineering teams.
• Collaborate with other departments such as planning, production, engineering, customer service, and shipping to ensure effective communication and timely delivery of materials and product development information.
• Take proactive measures to prevent nonconformance in product, process, and quality systems.
• Communicate with management regarding significant risks to product quality, employee safety, or customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area, following safety protocols and using required PPE.

• High school diploma or equivalent. Previous manufacturing lab experience is highly desired.
• Ability to work well both independently and with others.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding English to interpret setup sheets, SOPs, and communicate effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Basic computer and data entry skills.
• Comfortable with physical requirements such as standing, bending, and occasionally lifting.

Shawmut Corporation pioneers textile innovation, delivering high-performance materials for Automotive, Health & Safety, Defense, and Custom Laminating Solutions. Proudly operating since 1916, we now operate globally with thirteen locations across three continents. Our team excels in engineering and analytics, fostering a collaborative environment to meet industry demands. Committed to sustainability and employee well-being, we offer safe, healthy workplaces. Join us and be part of a dynamic, innovative company shaping the future of textiles.

Shawmut Corporation's Park Avenue Technical Center in Burlington, North Carolina is a premier hub for innovation in the US textile industry. With a world-class team comprising design, engineering, lab, technical, manufacturing, and program management experts, this facility supports Shawmut’s core markets, including Automotive, Filtration, Military and Protective, and Health and Safety. It is one of the largest and most technologically advanced and sustainable fabric finishing operations in the US, with modern customer meeting and collaboration facilities and state-of-the-art technical, quality, and color labs.

• Competitive wage structure reflective of current market trends.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options through BCBS and Eye Med.
• Health savings accounts (HSA) and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan.

Shawmut Corporation is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing fair employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to maintaining a safe work environment in line with ISO standards. Employees are expected to comply with all safety regulations, identify and report hazards, attend safety training, report incidents promptly, use required PPE, and participate in continuous safety improvements and emergency preparedness activities.

By following these guidelines, we aim to minimize risks and ensure the well-being of everyone at Shawmut Corporation.