Job Description

Description

Polytek® Development Corp. is a leading manufacturer of mold making and casting materials. Polytek® is currently looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and extremely organized individual to join our rapidly expanding company.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides daily direction and communication to the Quality Control Technicians including hiring, firing, performance reviews, time off requests, timesheets, training, work assignment and prioritization.
• Thorough understanding and experience with 2-Part RTV systems; specifically Silicone Elastomers and Polyurethanes.
• Perform QC testing for silicone, latex and polyurethane products on a weekly and daily basis.
• Be a back up when other technicians are out.
• Ensure all products meet product specifications
• Responsible to maintain test specifications in ERP system.
• Responsible to maintain formulas in ERP systems.
• Continue to learn and stay updated on product chemistry and processing.
• Operate and maintain all lab equipment in the laboratories..
• Make lab samples and perform testing for customers.
• Record and maintain all lab work in a lab notebook.
• Interact with production personnel on product batches and production problems.
• Has the capability to learn how to troubleshoot product batches and processes.
• Report quality control status to production on a daily and weekly basis
• Interact with production and assist with technical support questions and inquiries.
• Ensure laboratory work areas are neat and uncluttered.
• Ensure chemical sample storage racks are maintained.
• Understand hazards of chemicals through company provided training and reading MSDSs and labels.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves and safety glasses) and following all safety rules.
• Report and address safety concerns immediately to the EHS department.
• Assist with troubleshooting, application development and commercialization.
• Follow all rules set forth in Polytek’s Employee Policy Manual.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Reports to VP of R&D

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.  
• Must be able to bend, squat, walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and repeatedly ascend/descend short flights of stairs/ladders for a full shift.
• Must be able to talk, hear and see with vision abilities including close/near, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
• Must wear job-specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for entirety of shift. 

Education and Experience:

• B.S. degree in Chemistry, Materials or Polymer Science; Chemical Engineering or other related fields.
• 3+ years quality control testing experience with thermosets
• 2+ years of manager experience
• Must be able to understand, speak, write and read English Basic computer experience.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.