PT Lab Technician
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Carrollton
Posted on: February 11, 2025
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Job Description:
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is
one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire
and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility
products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products,
OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire
supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical
components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions.
The company also offers digital solutions including contractor
planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services
including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support
our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer
competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement
and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of
progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to
developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising
environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the
communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's
possible? Location: Cofer Center Shift: n/a Pay Rate: $12.00 $15.00
Job DescriptionThe Formulations Lab Technician will be responsible
for conducting polymer testing and providing accurate and concise
data in support of product development. The candidate will develop
and help implement new compounds from conceptualization to
production. This includes but is not limited to weighing and
blending raw materials, setting up equipment for processing,
compounding raw materials into a usable form, reactive extrusion,
wire prototyping, and testing of finished product. Task and
Responsibilities: --- Operate equipment and perform standardized
testing in the plastic laboratories under the direction of the
Manager, Formulations. --- Comprehend, implement, and interpret
regulatory standards and methodologies. --- Provide assistance to
compounding and extrusion operations. --- Evaluate raw materials,
raw material suppliers, and compounds for cost reduction and
quality improvements. --- Independently prioritize and complete
assigned projects while adhering to deadlines given by the Manager,
Formulations. --- Document and communicate test results within an
ISO 9001 environment. --- Other tasks may be required to assist
with other corporate and R&D functions as deemed necessary by
the Manager, Formulations. --- Generate and compound formulations
on compounding equipment such as twin screws, kneaders, internal
mixers, high intensity mixers, single screw extruders, roll mills,
and plaque presses. --- Characterize polymers and formulations
using equipment such as DSC, TGA, FTIR, Rheometers, and related
equipment. Requirements: --- High School Diploma is required. Must
be enrolled in an Accredited University. Chemistry, chemical
engineering, physics, or materials science major preferred. ---
Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with
exceptional interpersonal skills required. --- Must be proficient
in computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word. --- Ability
to work 20 hours per week. --- Hands-on experience with analytical
equipment such as FTIR, rheometers, and tensometers is preferred.
--- Physical effort is required. Must be able to lift up to 45 lbs.
--- Willingness to work in a demanding R&D and production
environment.Benefits We Offer:
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