Quality Technician – Lab

Make Quality Your Career

We’re looking for a detail-driven Quality Technician – Lab to help ensure our products meet strict internal and customer specifications. In this hands-on role, you’ll test materials, analyze results, and support continuous quality improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you enjoy lab work, problem-solving, and precision work, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in quality and manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

·         Inspect and test finished goods, raw materials, and competitive samples

·         Perform lab testing using ASTM and MSE methods

·         Identify non-conforming materials and assist with quality control efforts

·         Accurately log, analyze, and report test results

·         Create and issue Certificates of Analysis for customers

·         Label, track, and store sample retains and competitive samples

·         Operate the QC Lab Line to produce film to specified thickness and quality standards

·         Maintain lab equipment, calibration, and a clean, organized lab environment

·         Communicate results with quality, production, and incoming shifts

·         Follow all safety, food safety, and PPE requirements

Testing & Equipment Experience

You’ll work with a wide variety of lab tests and equipment, including:

·         Gauge Profile, COF, Elmendorf Tear

·         Tensile, Elongation, Modulus

·         Dart Impact, Haze, Opacity, Shrink

·         Melt Flow Index, Surface Tension, Gloss, Seal Testing

·         Visual inspections and yield calculations

What We’re Looking For

·         High School Diploma or GED required

·         Manufacturing, lab, or quality experience is preferred

·         Strong attention to detail and ability to follow specifications

·         Comfortable using computers and Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

·         Ability to safely operate a forklift (or willingness to be trained)

·         Reliable, organized, and safety-focused

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

·         Primarily lab-based with some time on the manufacturing floor

·         Ability to lift to 40 lbs (with assistance for heavier items)

·         Standing, walking, bending, and repetitive hand movements

·         Required PPE includes safety-toed shoes, eye protection, hearing protection, and task-specific gear

Schedule

      This is a full-time hourly position working 8:00 AM–8:00 PM or 8:00 PM–8:00 AM on a rotating monthly schedule (36 hours one week, 48 hours the next). Work is performed in a manufacturing environment where PPE is required at all times.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

·         Competitive pay and opportunities for overtime.

·         Comprehensive training and clear advancement paths, we invest in your growth!

·         Team-oriented environment where safety and respect come first.

·         Stable, long-term career with a trusted local employer.

·         Excellent benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement options.

MSE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse backgrounds and hire without regard to any characteristic protected by law.