Product Technician

Product Technician

The Product Technician I position is integral to the manufacturing of adhesive and abrasive coating operations. This role focuses on optimizing cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in line with product specifications and quality standards. The position involves recommending and implementing improvements to production processes and coordinating the manufacturing launch for new or revised products and equipment. Additionally, the role supports R&D and product development by analyzing, testing, and documenting material performance and capabilities, assisting product development projects from lab to manufacturing.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare laboratory batches, test samples, and prototypes according to established formulations and instructions.
• Accurately weigh, measure, and mix raw materials following standard procedures and safety protocols.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as mixers, ovens, coating machines, viscometers, tensile testers, or analytical instruments.
• Conduct routine physical and chemical testing to evaluate product properties, performance, and quality.
• Record and summarize test results in laboratory notebooks, spreadsheets, or electronic systems.
• Identify and communicate irregularities or unexpected results to supervising chemists or engineers.
• Maintain detailed and accurate laboratory records, batch sheets, and test data in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in preparing samples, reports, and documentation for product reviews or customer evaluations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe laboratory environment.
• Calibrate and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Manage inventory of laboratory supplies and raw materials, notifying supervisors of shortages.
• Follow all safety policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.
• Support environmental, health, and safety (EHS) initiatives, including proper waste disposal and labeling of chemicals.
• Participate in regular safety training and contribute to maintaining compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
• Work collaboratively with product development, quality, and production teams to support trials and scale-up activities.
• Suggest improvements to testing methods, documentation practices, or laboratory organization.
• Assist in troubleshooting formulation or process issues under the direction of technical staff.

Essential Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of technical experience in a Quality role within a laboratory, chemical, converting, or pressure-sensitive tape environment.
• Experience with quality control, ISO standards, quality lab and documentation.
• Ability to follow written protocol, excellent documentation and organizational skills.
• Quality assurance, inspection, and quality check experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in math, science, or engineering is a plus.
• Experience with product evaluation.
• Experience working in an ISO 9001 certified manufacturing environment is preferred.

Work Environment:

The position is based in an adhesives manufacturing environment, with a first shift from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The team is currently growing, with 5 members, and enjoys summer picnics and other monthly events to celebrate teamwork.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lake Bluff, IL.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $24.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Lake Bluff, IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2026.