Quality Control Technician

Location: Sylmar, CA

Payrate: $25 per hour

Contract Length: 6 months with possibility to ext or convert to perm

Description:

We are seeking a Lab Technician to join the Packaging team, which manufactures plastic components for the sealants business. This individual will collaborate with another team member to conduct mechanical (physical property) tests on plastic packaging parts, including cartridges, syringes, and plungers.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct tests to measure the dimensions of plastic parts using tools such as calipers, height gauges, and other custom-made equipment.
• Operate equipment like the Instron force tester to determine the resistance between moving plastic parts and a weight drop tester to assess the impact resistance of the plastic material.
• Record test results using basic Microsoft software programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) on the lab computer or laptop.
• Perform physical tasks related to lab organization, including moving boxes, labeling, & arranging plastic part samples, and maintaining the workspace.
• Occasionally travel to our Valencia, CA location (15 minutes away) to conduct real-world functional tests with sealant-loaded cartridges. PPE will be provided.

Duration and Opportunities:

• The position is temporary, lasting up to 6 months, with the potential to become a full-time role.
• A college degree is not required, but a high school diploma is necessary.