PROMAN Staffing has partnered with a well-known manufacturer of specialty high-performance engineered textiles, technical fabrics, and custom coatings in Kernersville, NC.
Position Summary
The Laboratory Technician - Quality Control Inspector is responsible for evaluating, testing, and inspecting raw textile materials, in-process goods, and finished products to ensure they meet strict performance, safety, and quality standards. This role involves operating specialized laboratory equipment, recording detailed test data, and supporting Research & Development (R&D) or production teams.
Job Summary
- $21.25 per hour
- Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
- Temp to Hire
Core Responsibilities
Quality Testing & Inspection: Perform routine chemical, physical, and mechanical testing on woven and non-woven textiles, coatings, or composite materials (e.g., tensile strength, flammability, thickness, thermal resistance, and durability).
Data Logging & Reporting: Record test findings accurately into Quality Management Systems (QMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software; generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for shipped products.
Lab Equipment Calibration & Maintenance: Clean, maintain, and calibrate testing machinery and instruments (e.g., spectrophotometers, tensile testers, ovens, scales) according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Defect Investigation & Non-Conformance: Identify defective or out-of-spec materials, issue hold tags, and assist engineering/production teams in root-cause analysis to resolve quality issues.
R&D / Trial Support: Assist process engineers and product development teams during trial runs, new material evaluations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Textile Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 2+ years of experience working in a laboratory, manufacturing QA/QC environment, or textile testing environment preferred.
Strong attention to detail and precision measurement capabilities.
Familiarity with laboratory safety protocols, ISO standards, or ASTM testing methods.
Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Excel/Word, database entry, ERP/QMS systems).
Ability to interpret technical specifications, blueprints, or testing standards.
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