Lab Technician

Job Description

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 routing 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 or Bachelor’s degree in a technical/scientific field AND one (1) year of rubber and/or tire industry or lab experience

OR

High school diploma AND three (3) years of rubber and/or tire industry or lab experience required

• Chemistry or polymer educational background and/or 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.