Product Development Technician

The Fountain Group LLC

Mentor, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Adhesives, Analysis Skills, Chemistry, Documentation, Industrial Coating, Material Science, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Network Routers, Organizational Skills, Product Demonstration, Product Development, Product Management, Product Programs, Product Testing, Safety/Work Safety, Sample/Specimen Processing, Woodworking
LOCATION
Mentor, OH
POSTED
3 days ago
Product Development Technician
Pay: $28 per hour
Duration:1 year


Responsibilities:
Responsibilities can be summarized in the following way:
- Be able to make batches of defined formulations with different kinds of mixers.
- Be able to follow methodologies (ASTM and internal) to test different products (Adhesives and sealants) aligning with specific protocols.
- Be able to align with safety protocols in the laboratory and woodshop when preparing specimens for testing
- Follow the stablished procedures for the 5S program, by being part of the team and contributing to the success of the program
- Follow the requirements (Do's and not do's) of Safety Lab. (Safety First)
- Be able to handle power tools, (Drill, different kinds of saws, routers, etc.)
- Able to leverage our digital Product Development platform using it in a daily basis, as a Batch & Task performer
- Be an active player on Cross-training and training of team across technologies
- Being a role player on 5S and Lab Safety programs for Product Development
- Establishing and keeping a good networking and relationship with the team and other areas in the business
- Capable of fabricating whatever is needed to test the product in application clinics or for customer demonstrations.
- Fully manage and lead product analysis and testing while documenting progress and results in the digital platform
- Record, organize and communicate results/data from experiments and testing - Observe safety and environmental guidelines while handling products
- Maintain laboratory and storage areas, as well as equipment clean and in good shape.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in a Chemistry related or Material Science field from a four-year college or university with 3 years or more related experience in the Rubber, Plastics Compounding or Coatings Industry; or Associate's Degree (A.A.) in Chemistry related or Material Science field with five or more years related experience and / or extensive training in the Rubber, Plastics Compounding or Coatings Industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Easy to communicate with the team, not afraid to ask questions.
- Work Management, record, organized and communicate results (reporting)
- Microsoft office (Word, excel, Power Point, one note, etc.)
- Lifelong learner, it will be necessary to learn the different technologies and methodologies that we work with.

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About the Company

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The Fountain Group LLC

The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://www.thefountaingroup.com/