What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Lab Intern position at Padnos?
PADNOS offers internship programs for students to make an impact on sustainability, as well as continue learning and growing towards their career. We recognize the importance of education and ability to learn from our past, present and future. We provide challenging environments for interns to learn what we have worked so hard to achieve in the last century, as well as see the potential for a brighter future.
PADNOS is a full-service recycling company handling paper, plastic, metals and electronic recycling. We tailor recycling programs for consumer and industrial clients throughout the United States. PADNOS was founded over a century ago and continues to transform the recycling industry. The company has thrived as a family business through four generations and has grown to be a market leader and best in class innovator.
Quality Lab Internship Summary:
This position is responsible for implementing Melt Flow Testing at the extruders by determining the material flow, information flow and process.
- Extruder Team Members performing Melt Flow Testing per frequency defined.
- No Melt Flow testing for extruder production, only inbound materials.
- Data correlates to lab testing Melt Flow Data.
- Data is used for all certifications of material.
- Learning to perform all lab tests at location
- Exploration of other lab tests that can be performed by the extruder operators
- Effect of the plastics inputs on the Melt Flow results.
- Actively participates in Internship Program and associated events
Quality Lab Internship Qualifications:
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Process Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Quality or Mechanical Engineering
- Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Proficient in Excel
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work with all levels in the plant
- Teamwork attitude
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to prioritize daily tasks
- Strong knowledge and understanding of all lab equipment
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PADNOS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, weight, height, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, age, genetic medical information, protected veteran status, or disability status.