Lab Technician

Lab Technician (Tire Rubber Compound/Material Testing)

Maxxis International, the U.S. division of a global tire manufacturer headquartered in Suwanee, GA, has a challenging opportunity for a Tire Rubber Compound/Material Testing Lab Technician, at Maxxis Technology Center.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct rubber compounding and tire material testing
• Collect, enter and analyze report data
• Perform routine equipment maintenance
• Problem solve and effectively communicate with other employees/customers 
• Work with Microsoft Word documents and Excel spreadsheets

Key Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Ability to work with a team on dynamic projects
• Ability to collaborate with others to find creative solutions

Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in an engineering or mechanical related field AND one (1) year of tire industry or lab experience required

• Polymer/rubber experience preferred

Lab Technicians must be detail oriented, organized and highly accurate, and use effective means for checking accuracy of information. Applicants that have a good business sense, are enthusiastic and reliable, and possess a strong work ethic should apply. Solid mechanical or electrical knowledge is a plus.