Job Opportunity
Quality Laboratory Technician (Manufacturing)
Addyston, Ohio, United States
INEOS ABS (USA) LLC
Our Company: INEOS Styrolution is a leading global styrenics supplier, with a focus on styrene monomer, polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene standard and styrenic specialties. Offering excellent production facilities, cutting-edge R&D centers, international reach, and over 90 years' experience pioneering real change through sustainable solutions, all while makeing the circular economy for styrenics a reality.
- Global leader in styrenics: No. 1 leader in styrenics with a focus on Styrene Monomer, Polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Standard and Styrenic Specialties
- Employees: 3,600 worldwide
- Production sites: 20 manufacturing sites in 10 countries
- Customer base: Customers in 106 countries
- Sales: 4 billion EUR in 2020
Safety remains and always will be our number one priority at INEOS. Our US locations are following the INEOS Covid protocols for new hires as a condition of employment:
Candidates must be fully vaccinated prior to start date, and
Provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination, or
Willingness to obtain the vaccine before hire date and must be fully vaccinated prior to commencement of employment
The Position:
The Quality Control Lab Technician is responsible for testing, troubleshooting, and data entry associated with color, physical properties, and analytical properties of the intermediate and finished products (plastic polymer beads) manufactured in Addyston.
Responsibilities also include raw materials testing and supporting plant personnel with non-routine testing.
The Quality Control Lab Technician utilizes statistical process control techniques to evaluate the accuracy and the precision of laboratory test methods, equipment, and manufacturing unit performance.
The candidate will rotate weekly between day and afternoon shifts. Some weekend work is part of the schedule.
INEOS ABS is an affiliate of INEOS Styrolution, with both companies being wholly-owned by INEOS AG. The INEOS ABS manufacturing facility produces plastic polymers and is located in Addyston, OH, just outside of Cincinnati, OH.
Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Safety operate equipment to perform testing
- Participate and demonstrate competence to maintain the lab accreditation. This role is an essential component of the ISO 17025 accreditation, as the lab technician has the responsibility and authority to carry out specific tasks as defined in the standard.
- Operate all equipment and perform testing accurately per laboratory procedures.
- Visually color match product to customer specification.
- Completion of statistical process control charting.
- Interact with plant operations personnel and deliver timely, quality results in a professional manner.
- Work with plant and contracted maintenance and safely prepare equipment for repairs and calibrations.
- Work with plant operations to maximize quantity of first pass prime materials.
Training, Skills & Knowledge Required
- High School degree or equivalent (GED). Laboratory or related experience is preferred.
- Pass company provided Color Tile (colorblind) test.
- Must pass post offer drug test and fit for duty physical.
- Working knowledge of mechanical, analytical, and color testing.
- Ability to read, understand and follow Published International Standards.
- Good Written and oral communication skills required.
- Must be able to multitask.
- Ability to apply logic in troubleshooting equipment and sample issues.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with diverse groups to gain consensus and a clear path forward.
- Commitment and delivery of SHE compliance.
- Makes timely and effective decisions, includes use of good judgment.
Physical Requirements, Visual Acuity and Environmental Factors
- Frequently standing, walking, working at a moderate pace, and working with others.
- Occasionally (working around moving machinery, requires repetitive motion, reaching at or below shoulder height, utilization of fine motor dexterity, and working at a rapid pace.
- Infrequently sitting, ascending or descending stairs, turning handles, and working around noise, with vibratory tools, working around dust/fumes and allergens, and reaching above shoulders.
- Negligible kneeling/crouching/crawling.
- Lift and carry 1-10# up to 20 times per shift and 41-50# up to 2 times per shift.
- Must be able to work shiftwork and wear PPE (such as but not limited to FR clothing, steel toed shoes, hardhat) as required.
- The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer screen and reading.
- The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
- This position requires the employee to be always alert, able to concentrate on their task at hand, and not impaired by medications (prescription, non-prescription, illegal or legal substances including alcohol), or any other mental condition which adversely affects alertness, concentration, or judgement.
- Must not be colorblind. Being able to visually color match is essential.
The Location: This opportunity is located in Addyston, Ohio, only 13 miles West of Cincinnati, Ohio, United States.
Why Should You Apply?
- Competitive salaries, performance-related pay and bonuses.
- Comprehensive benefits package with low premiums including health, short term disability, life and accidental death insurance plans
- 401K with company match + contributions
- Fitness and tuition reimbursement
- Flexible work environment
- Career development and progression
We are INEOS Styrolution because:
- We are committed to the safety and personal wellness of all our employees
- We recognize success and reward achievements
- We support employees who are passionate about success and motivated.
- We offer a positive learning environment and encourage the sharing of best practices
- We produce materials that are necessary for our daily lives
- We contribute to the communities in which we operate and donate to organizations our employees care about
- We foster teamwork and safe, positive working environments
- We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.
We are excited to hear from you and to share more about our organization.
All the best,
The INEOS Styrolution Talent Team
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