Quality Lab Technician B Crew (6:45AM to 7PM 2/2/3)

Hours: 6:45AM to 7PM 2/2/3 Rotating Schedule.

Pay Rate: $22.00-$26.00 an hour.

The Quality Lab Tech is responsible for various testing activities required for the Quality Assurance process. This responsibility is primarily physical property testing of manufactured products at the Wilmington location including such items as flex and impact. Efforts will be within their designated shift or across shifts as directed to accomplish departmental objectives.

The Quality Lab Tech must/will possess considerable skills, knowledge and experience related to the Manufacturing Processes, Quality Systems, Equipment and Specifications within the Prairie Plant. This team member will display a commitment to our values and operate in a manner that provides value to our team.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• →Contribute to accident-free operations and compliance to all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements and regulations.
• →Complete daily physical property testing on manufactured products:
  • →Review and coordinate on test samples provided by production
  • →Includes samples from Wood, PVC, and Rail Plants
  • →Review test results and report to QA management of any samples that deviate from requirements.
• →Assist in additional physical property testing as required during trials or other non-routine activities:
  • →Support the necessary teams such as R&D, Production, or Engineering.
• →Provide assistance during routine code compliance audits.
• →Support other QA activities as required.

• High School or GED required
• Proven knowledge of, and experience with, extrusion process and demonstrated understanding of how process equipment works.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; understand manufacturing processes and technologies
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills
• Must be self-directed and motivated and able to multi-task in fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment
• Work schedule flexibility, with advance notice, to accommodate needs of the business

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Attention to Detail - Being meticulous about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Communication - The ability to communicate effectively with others both orally and in writing.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for, or to deal proactively with, work-related problems.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Respect - Respect each other, our customers and suppliers.
• Teamwork - Communicating and working together to serve our customers.
• Ethical – Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty/Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Self-Motivated – Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his/her own drive or initiative.