Development Technician - 2nd Shift

Cormetech Inc•Durham, NC

12d•Onsite

About The Position

About the Company: CORMETECH, Inc. was founded in 1989 and provides environmental engineering solutions and services to the North American and world's power, marine, industrial-process, refinery, and petrochemical markets. It is servicing the growth needs of the U.S. power generating fleet to comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations in a cost-effective way. CORMETECH has fully dedicated, state-of-the art manufacturing facilities, research and development centers and testing laboratories in Charlotte (NC), Cleveland (TN), Durham (NC), and Kings Mountain (NC). All full-time employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment! Summary: The Development Lab Technician is responsible for the operation of laboratory and pilot scale equipment according to the prescribed procedures and internal standards. The Development Lab Technician supports production experiments led by Development department. The position will perform duties in the processing areas and conduct material testing on these products.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work effectively independently
Good communication skills
Strong mathematical skills
Intermediate Excel
Associate or bachelor’s degree in science or related field

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field
Prior laboratory experience
Good analytical ability

Responsibilities

Weigh and measure specific quantities of varying types of ingredients
Mix ingredients in proper sequence and proportions following processing instructions
Tend to the mixing and compounding equipment
Maintain control over time including moisture removal, temperature, pressure, rpm, energy, power, or other variables
Observe gauges, meters, and panels to monitor and control the operating conditions of lab and pilot scaled mixers, kneaders, extruders, dryers and calciners
Accurately report specific process characterizing outputs including peak time, energy, average power, and temperature
Document observations, test results and operation conditions of lab and pilot process equipment
Assess final compound visually and use appropriate batch testing equipment including moisture balances, curdmeter, and pH meter
Make accurate batch adjustments to achieve final batch drop specifications
Operate extrusion equipment, humidity and temperature controlled drying equipment
Measure and report extrudate speed, extrusion throughput, extruder temperature and extrusion pressure
Maintain the operation condition of extruder, die hardware, and report equipment issues
Perform experimental tests including moisture, weight loss, and dimensional measurements on extrudates
Maintain records to comply with internal requirements and standard operating procedures
Support Development experiments on the production floor
Other duties as assigned