- Experience
- 2+ yrs
- Location
- Ardmore, Oklahoma, United States
- Job type
- Full-time
Required skills
- Laboratory testing equipment
- Extrusion equipment
- Milling equipment
- Liquid nitrogen handling
- Industrial processing machinery
About the role
Description
Key Responsibilities
- Laboratory & Data Management
- Collect material and product samples directly from the production line.
- Perform all required laboratory tests and maintain meticulous records.
Standards Compliance:
- Conduct testing in strict accordance with relevant ASTM and ISO standards to ensure global quality benchmarks are met.
- Analyze data trends and report all findings directly to the Thermoplastics Manager.
Process Optimization
- Manage & optimize the process, ensuring proper temperature control and particle size distribution for specialized material preparation.
- Monitor and adjust machine setups and processing parameters to ensure peak efficiency and quality.
- Propose and implement new "recipes" (material blends) and equipment configurations.
- Troubleshoot technical issues on the floor in real-time.
- Some experience in extrusion set ups and particle size reduction is preferred.
Research & Development (R&D)
- Lead and execute R&D testing for new materials or product lines.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and formally request/coordinate production trials.
Quality & Compliance
- Perform daily audits of active processes to ensure adherence to established Standards.
- Assist the Manager in drafting and refining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation.
- Work closely with the Production Lead to ensure the crew is following the "Gold Standard" set-ups.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years in a manufacturing environment (Thermoplastics preferred).
- Technical Background: Proven experience operating lab testing equipment and/or industrial processing machinery.
Specialized Knowledge:
- Prior experience with Extrusion and Milling equipment and liquid nitrogen handling is highly preferred.
About IFS Powder Coatings, Inc.
Manufactures powder coatings for industrial and architectural surfaces.
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