Materials Lab Technician

Job description

Location: US-OH-AKRON-CORP-HDQTRS-2110   
Goodyear Talent Acquisition Representative: Kasondra Davis  
Sponsorship Available: No 
Relocation Assistance Available: No 

 

 

About the Position

This position performs as a machine/equipment & test operator in a laboratory, research or industrial facility. Work may involve manual tasks that require test setup, tire mounting & dismounting, reactor setups, polymerizations, machine setup & manual use of tools. The equipment or machines operated by the Technician may be manual, semi-automatic or automatic. This position will work on second shift. 

Primary Responsibilities

·  Perform equipment/machine or reactor setup using a test request, specification, batch sheet or other input form. Verify & validate that the machine, test, sample are proper prior to initiating a test or experiment
·  Prepare samples, tires, batches, polymers or other based on lab purpose for standardizes & non-standardized testing. Enter test conditions into test machine computers & other designated logbooks or electronic records as required. Record test data in specified formats onto manual test books, batch sheets or computer systems.      
·  Operate manual, semi-automatic & automatic machinery/equipment & processes. Provide operational assistance on equipment as required to support Engineering, Maintenance or other special requests.           
·  Communicate professionally with customers, team members & Supervisor.

Required Education and Experience

·  High School Diploma required
·  Technical Associates Degree desired
·  Entry level position into lab environment.
·  Prior experience in laboratory or industrial facility preferred

 

Skills and Abilities

·  Mechanical &/or chemical aptitude.
·  Strong teamwork & collaboration skills.
·  Ability to operate both manual & semi-automated industry machinery.
·  Ability to perform tasks or operate multiple equipment/machines within any work day
·  Solid computer & basic math skills                                              

                                                                                   

 

 

Goodyear is one of the world’s largest tire companies. It employs about 64,000 people and manufactures its products in 47 facilities in 21 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go towww.goodyear.com/corporate . 

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need reasonable accommodation to complete the online application, or any other part of the employment process, please contact the Goodyear Candidate Care Line at 330.796.4500.

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Nearest Major Market: Akron
Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland
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