Michigan Center, Michigan, USA
30 days ago
Lab Technician I

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Job Description

Performs testing of finished goods and in-process line samples to ensure they are within quality specifications

Testing requirements include but not limited to viscosity, density, specific gravity, swell rates, appearance, etc.

Determine how to correct out-of-spec materials and direct production to make those adjustments

Ensure safe and appropriate practices in lab and adhere to all EHS and internal safety rules and procedures including wearing proper PPE

Prepares & tests samples for advanced testing (i.e. peel and shear strength)

Maintains daily quality log, history files, etc.

Maintains the sample retain room

Interprets and applies inspection & tagging instructions, procedures and standards

Supports production for process testing

General housekeeping of QC Lab including cleaning and maintaining test equipment

Initiates non-conformance material reporting

Supports R&D development testing, as needed

Monitors lab and production equipment calibration and report as needed

Performs production process audits

Volunteer to help where needed to get job done and enhance skills

Part sorting, PPAP measurements, paperwork processing, etc.

Minimum Requirements

Needs a high school diploma or equivalent

Must be able to do basic math

Able to read and comprehend work instructions

Demonstrate good communication skills

Able to perform job with minimal supervision

Good organizational skills; able to keep records

Some mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills are required

Experience with shiftwork

Preferred Experience

Preferred experience in a lab or manufacturing environment

Preferred experience with ERP systems

Physical Environment:

Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and bending

Requires ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is .

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.

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