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Rubber Lab Technician

Press-Seal Corporation

Location
Onsite (Fort Wayne, IN)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 1 day ago

About the Role

Press-Seal Corporation, a leader in sealing products for water infrastructure and other industries, is seeking a Rubber Lab Technician to perform quality testing on rubber materials and components. The role ensures materials meet specifications through accurate data collection and collaboration with production and engineering teams.

Skills

Sample preparation Quality testing Data entry Laboratory equipment operation Microsoft Office Basic math Mechanical aptitude Analytical thinking Technical standards interpretation Scientific method Documentation Safety compliance OSHA standards Rubber material testing

Full job details

Description

Rubber Lab Technician

  

Position Summary:


Shift: 10:00am - 6:00pm


The Rubber Lab Technician is responsible for working in conjunction with and assisting the Lead Rubber Lab Technician in performing sample prep and quality testing of rubber materials and parts, including mixed, extruded, and molded components. This role ensures materials meet internal and customer specifications by accurately collecting, recording, and reporting test data. The technician works closely with the production, engineering, and technical teams to support compound development, trial evaluations and maintain compliance with quality standards.

  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Conduct daily testing of mixed, extruded, and molded rubber samples.
  • Prepare rubber compounds for molding and testing. 
  • Enter test results accurately and promptly into the Lab System database and development spreadsheets. 
  • Communicate results and release material for production based on testing outcomes.
  • Collaborate with production, engineering, and technical teams to test trial materials and report findings.
  • Complete all documentation and computer entries accurately, including customer-specific product certifications.
  • Perform material release duties regarding hold tag pulling upon lab approvals.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with OSHA standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  Equipment Utilized (with supervision):

  • Tensometer
  • Rubber sample cutters
  • Ovens
  • Calipers, snap gauges, scales
  • Moving Die Rheometer (MDR)
  • Mooney Viscometer

Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other lab-related software
  • Strong basic math skills
  • Mechanical aptitude with analytical thinking skills
  • Ability to read and interpret ASTM and similar technical standards
  • Consistent and exemplary attendance record
  • Ability to create and test a hypothesis
  • Mastery of basic scientific method
  • Ability to communicate observations about the test and test results
  • High level of awareness – e.g. Potential differences in test samples, surface condition, variation in test values, etc.

  Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Prior laboratory or rubber industry experience is a plus (not required)

  Work Environment:


This position operates in a laboratory and manufacturing environment. Proper PPE and adherence to safety protocols are mandatory. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.