Lab Technician

Location: Lincolnton
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Nesco Resource in Hickory is hiring for an experienced Lab Technician for the Lincolnton area! Shift: 3rd, Rotating (2,2,3), 7pm-7am The Lab Technician will provide assistance to the Lab Supervisor with the day-to-day lab operations, testing all samples from each production lines and providing a quality product to our customers. General Duties and Responsibilities: Apply skills required to test production samples for all production lines using established testing procedures for tensile strength, elongation, compression, weight, thickness, oil and water repellency, burn rate, shrinkage, blocking, adhesive bonding and incoming chemical testing. Test all production samples and request retest samples immediately and provide the test results to the Operator/ Supervisor. Assure that all tests meet product specifications/requirements by Informing the machine operators/Supervisors of test results and any production failures. Document and enter all testing data results and retest in Canias in a timely manner. Document all test results in Canias, MS Excel, and MS Word. Make decisions when the product meets or does not meet specifications with little or no supervision. Block all nonconforming material in Canias (1099) that does not meet specifications and Temporary holds from inspection Support production with quality decisions as needed. Support R&D with testing for trials and communicate the test results in a timely manner. Prepare, verify and email test results for "Certificate of Analysis " to customers. Observe, report, and correct (when appropriate) all unsafe conditions that may result in potential accidents. Complete Quality surveillance daily on all lines. Complete the daily housekeeping checklist. Store and identify all testing retains. Responsible for covering vacations as needed. Special Skills and Requirements: Flexible availability/working hours Ability to multi-task in a rapidly changing environment Positive communication skills, including the use of telephone/email. Above average math and reading skills. Ability to perform tasks with little or no supervision. Above average computer skills include the use of Windows based programs. High school diploma/GED equivalent. Ability to meet production standards as set by the company. Follow all PPE/Safety requirements according to Tenowo policies. The ability to lift, push, and pull up to 40 pounds. The ability to stand, bend, or stoop as needed to perform all Lab duties. The ability to walk/stand the duration of each assigned shift. Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services. Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. COM135

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