Lab Technician Pouring

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another – all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a dedicated Lab Technician at our Temple, TX manufacturing plant. In this role, you will perform various physical properties testing to ensure our products meet strict quality standards, company policies, and customer requirements. This role features an early morning schedule with a shift start time of 4:00 AM.

At Carpenter Co., our employees are committed to working hard to ensure production goals are met while maintaining operational excellence.

Position Description

• Test foam properties, including Density, Indentation Force Deflection, Air Permeability Resiliency, Compression Sets, Tear, Tensile, and Elongation in strict accordance with company and customer specifications. 
• Accurately measure prime foam and carpet cushion test blocks for exact height, width, and length.
• Safely operate computerized saws and band saw to prepare testing samples.
• Precisely weigh material components, including top, side and bottom skins, as well as trim weight.
• Identify and meticulously document visual defects, such as splits, buck shot, and veins.
• Operates a forklift to position large foam samples for cutting. 

Skills/ Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• Demonstrate ability to accurately read and interpret a tape measure
• Proficiency operating laboratory equipment including Scales and micrometers, United Testing machines, High-pressure autoclaves and ovens.  
• Exposure to flammability and flammability chambers
• Basic computer literacy with the ability to navigate equipment 
• Flexibility to work overtime as productions needs

Important Notes

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.

Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants who receive and accept a written offer of employment.

Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive affordable benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit-sharing plan, and much more. We offer long-term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment.  To learn more, check us out at www.carpenter.com.