Job Description

Laboratory Technician

Location: Texarkana, TX

Department: Laboratory

Position Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Rotating Shifts (24/7 Manufacturing Environment)

Starting Pay: $24.00 per hour

Join Our Team

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support our aluminum manufacturing operation. This role is responsible for conducting laboratory testing, analyzing materials, maintaining quality standards, and providing technical support to production operations. The Laboratory Technician plays a critical role in ensuring products meet customer specifications while supporting continuous improvement efforts across the facility.

What You'll Do

• Perform chemical and physical testing on aluminum products and production materials.
• Collect, prepare, and analyze samples using specialized laboratory equipment and testing instruments.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Review test results and verify compliance with customer and industry specifications.
• Identify and report non-conforming materials and support corrective actions.
• Maintain laboratory records, reports, and quality documentation.
• Support ISO 9001 and Quality Management System requirements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, safety, and management teams.
• Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a safe work environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Materials Science, or a related field; or
• Two years of laboratory or engineering testing experience in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and testing methods.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in related scientific or technical discipline.
• Manufacturing or quality assurance experience, preferably in an aluminum manufacturing environment.
• Experience with laboratory standards, testing equipment, and quality management systems.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting pay of $24.00 per hour
• Rotating shift schedule
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement savings options, paid time off, and holiday pay
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Stable, full-time employment with a leading manufacturing company

Apply Today

If you're looking for a hands-on laboratory career in a manufacturing environment where safety, quality, and teamwork matter, we'd like to hear from you. Join our team and help deliver high-quality products to customers around the world.

You should be proficient in:

• Food Safety and Quality Assurance (FSQA)
• Compounder
• Weighing Raw Materials
• Automotive Manufacturing Systems
• Meets Physical Requirements
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Quality Control Software