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Atlas Roofing Corporation · 18 hours ago

Research & Development Lab Technician

Hampton, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Atlas Roofing Corporation is an international manufacturer of roofing and insulation products. They are seeking a Research & Development Lab Technician to perform laboratory specification testing and ensure that products meet company specifications.

Building MaterialConsumer GoodsManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

Hiring Manager

Angela T.

Responsibilities

Provide inspection and testing of all finished products and raw materials to ensure they meet Atlas’ Specifications as required. Communicates any out of specification testing to Manager

Performs line audits to assess finished quality and in process quality including temperatures, speed, pressures, etc

Assists in the training of employees on specific test methods and equipment

Input data in the computer as to specification requirements

Input data into Microsoft products and Minitab daily and verifies data is accurate at the end of the month for QC monthly report

Assist in the Competitive & Sister Audits, when time allows

Communicate with Supervision and production employees as to quality issues during the production process

Maintain lab equipment, scales and equipment on the manufacturing floor that are required for quality testing. Responsible for cleaning of testing materials, beakers, SP apparatus, etc. Keeping the lab in good working order and tidy

Perform testing for all Products

Assist in the design and implementation of new products

Participate in project teams to improve quality, process, or performance on roofing products

Travel to other production locations, industry meetings, and vendors as required

Adhere to all Safety guidelines and wear proper PPE

Perform other tasks as requested

Qualification

Laboratory testingStatistical processesMicrosoft programsMinitabR&D laboratory processesCommunication skillsAttention to detailAdaptabilityIntegrity

Required

High School education or equivalent

Min 5 years' experience in a laboratory setting

Basic computer skills

Attention to details

Working knowledge of experimental design

Willingness to work at times in one of the manufacturing locations (travel), as needed

Accountability: Accomplishes goals, holds self and others responsible for setting and achieving measurable high quality, timely, and cost-effective results

Adaptability: Remains fully functional by adapting to changing, unknown, and ambiguous circumstances

Business Sustainability: Recognizes opportunities for new services and products and acts accordingly; implements business practices that delivers the best rate of return, while managing risks

Communication: Clearly expresses thoughts and ideas in verbal and written communications

Customer Orientation: Identifies what the internal and external customers wants and needs and to act accordingly while taking Company costs and benefits into account

Decision Making: Makes well informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data is limited, or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; anticipates the impact and implications of decisions

Financial Acumen: Understands how decisions affect Atlas' financial performance; creates and sustains value for Atlas stakeholders

Health & Safety Awareness: Identifies and corrects conditions that affect employee's safety; upholds safety standards

Initiative: Recognizes and creates opportunities, and acts accordingly

Innovative Power: Initiates new strategies, products, services, and markets

Integrity: Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner; shows consistency in words and actions; models high standards of ethics

Microsoft programs, Minitab and other programs exclusive to R&D and Quality Assurance

Mathematical skills with an emphasis on statistical processes

Communication skills to effectively converse with Production

Knowledge of the R&D laboratory processes and familiar with Manufacturing process