Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Stefanini Group is hiring! Stefanini is looking for a Quality Assurance Lab Technician in Wyandotte, MI 48192

Job Title: Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Location: 1609 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, MI 48192 (100% onsite)

Shift is 7pm to 7am (12-hour shifts that rotate every other week. Some weekend work with every other weekend off). Hours worked will be 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next.

EDUCATION

• Minimum of HS Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year of manufacturing, quality, or laboratory experience.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Basic understanding of chemistry, mathematics, and statistical concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to learn laboratory testing methods, equipment operation, and quality systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating day and night shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent walking, standing, and stair climbing between laboratory and manufacturing areas.
• Work is performed primarily in laboratory and pilot-scale manufacturing environments.
• Potential exposure to chemicals, heat, noise, fumes, and airborne particles consistent with a manufacturing laboratory setting.
• Visual ability to read, interpret, and document laboratory data and test results.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to support our Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) laboratory operations on a temporary basis. This position provides laboratory testing and quality support for TPU manufacturing by performing physical, chemical, and mechanical testing of in-process and finished products, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring accurate reporting of quality data.

• The successful candidate will work closely with laboratory, production, and quality personnel to help meet customer requirements and production objectives while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

• Job Requirements

Details:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Following all safety procedures, work instructions, and regulatory requirements.

• Performing physical, chemical, and mechanical testing on in-process and finished TPU products according to established testing plans and methods.

• Conducting MFI, physical, and chemical testing on samples from production.

• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, including extruders and injection molding equipment used to prepare test specimens.

• Recording, reviewing, and entering test results accurately into electronic systems such as SAP, LIMS, or other laboratory databases.

• Releasing laboratory data in a timely manner to support manufacturing operations.

• Performing routine equipment checks, calibration verification, and preventative maintenance activities.

• Investigating, documenting, and escalating out-of-specification results according to established procedures.

• Supporting production teams in resolving quality-related issues.

• Assisting with laboratory documentation updates, continuous improvement activities, and process standardization efforts.

• Evaluating color and appearance properties using laboratory instrumentation, including spectrophotometers.

• Maintaining laboratory cleanliness and organization in accordance with established standards.

• The 12-hour shift rotates from night shift to day shift.

Pay Range:

• $ 22.00 - $ 23.50