Product Development Technician Product Development Technician

 

On-Board Services is hiring a Product Development Technician in
Mentor, OH

For immediate consideration please send your resume to

resumes@onboardusa.com

Subject Line: Position Title and State you are located
 
About Us:
On-Board Services, Incorporated is an on-site contract service provider for a local manufacturing entity providing full time positions to our employees. We offer benefits as well as 401k.
 
Position Details:
Title: Product Development Technician
Position Type: 1 year  contract with additional opportunity contingent upon performance and continued business need
Job Location: Mentor, OH
Shift: 1^st
Benefits: 401K, Dental insurance, Life Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, PTO 
Compensation: $28/HR
 
Responsibilities

• Prepare batches of defined formulations using a variety of mixing equipment.
• Conduct product testing on adhesives and sealants in accordance with ASTM standards, internal methodologies, and established testing protocols.
• Adhere to all laboratory, woodshop, safety, and environmental procedures when preparing specimens and conducting testing.
• Support and actively participate in the 5S program, contributing to a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.
• Follow all laboratory safety requirements and best practices, maintaining a strong safety-first mindset.
• Operate power tools, including drills, saws, routers, and other equipment as needed.
• Utilize the company’s digital Product Development platform on a daily basis to perform batch processing, task execution, and documentation activities.
• Participate in cross-training initiatives and support knowledge sharing across technologies and product lines.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with team members and cross-functional business partners.
• Fabricate testing fixtures, application samples, and demonstration materials for product evaluations and customer presentations.
• Independently manage product analysis and testing activities while accurately documenting progress, observations, and results within the digital platform.
• Record, organize, analyze, and communicate experimental data and testing results through reports and presentations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, storage areas, and workspaces in a clean, organized, and operational condition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the rubber, plastics compounding, coatings, adhesives, or sealants industry; or
• Associate degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant industry experience and/or extensive training in the rubber, plastics compounding, coatings, adhesives, or sealants industry; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively and ask questions when clarification is needed.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and work management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and the ability to quickly adapt to new technologies, products, and methodologies.

 
 
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On-Board was founded in 1976 by Robert L. Wilson to provide Engineering and Design services to the chemical manufacturing industry. Today, On-Board is a thriving privately held family of companies with services including: Consulting, Professional Engineering, Industrial Maintenance and Facility Management, Contracted Manufacturing and Production Services, as well as Temporary Staffing and Recruiting throughout North America.

The On-Board Family of Companies conducts operations through its Corporate Headquarters located in East Windsor, NJ along with Regional Offices in New Castle, DE and Wake Forest, NC.  On-Board’s Mission is to provide “Flexible Service by applying the talents of our people, work processes and technology to meet our clients’ expectations in a Safe, Responsible and Dependable manner.”

On-Board Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
 
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