Job Description
Position Title: Research and Development Lab Technician
Location of Position: Fayette Plant
Exempt: Non-Exempt X
Reports To (Title): Quality Manager
Prepared by: Stephanie Weeks
Date: 06/24/26
Business Unit/Department: Manufacturing
Approved by: Tim Knight
Date: 6/24/26
Primary Objective:
In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose or primary objective of this position.
Audits finished product to ensure quality specifications are met.
Major Functions and Scope:
_Using brief narrative statements, describe each major function or responsibility explaining the scope of the function as appropriate._
+ Performs quality control tests of raw materials.
+ Inspects finished tile for thickness, size, color, etc.
+ Compare finished tiles to product samples to ensure ISO quality standards are met.
+ Ensure proper working conditions of kilns, dryers and pre-heaters to meet ISO quality standards.
+ Performs daily quality control tests including, but not limited to: absorption, warping, moisture, sizing, flashing, shading, etc.
+ Documents inspection results.
+ Collects and records process reliability data.
+ Monitors processes and reports problems to supervisor.
+ Follows ISO operating procedures.
+ Keeps work area safe, clean and organized.
+ Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Experience, Competencies and Supervision:
_Describe the education, knowledge required, years of experience, specific skills and abilities required to do the job on a fully competent basis._
Education and Knowledge: _Describe the educational background and knowledge that are_ _required_ .
High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience: _Describe the work experience(s) that are_ _required_ .
0-2 years of related experience.
Competencies: _Describe the specific skills_ _required_ _for this position in terms of technical, managerial, interpersonal skills and unique abilities._
Good oral and written communication skills. Good record keeping skills. Good listening skills. Accurate measurement capability. Good math skills. Ability to read and write in English. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets.
Associates Supervised: _Indicate the number of associates that report to this position (_ _only complete_ _for exempt supervisory /managerial positions)._
DirectIndirect
Salaried 0 0
DirectIndirect
Hourly 0 0
DirectIndirect
Total 0 0
Other Pertinent Job Information: _(Such as, American with Disabilities Act ADA requirements for certain hourly positions)._
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands and reach with hands and arms. The associate is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may sit, climb or balance, talk or hear. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Job Type Manufacturing
Req ID 93329
Location of Position: Fayette Plant
Exempt: Non-Exempt X
Reports To (Title): Quality Manager
Prepared by: Stephanie Weeks
Date: 06/24/26
Business Unit/Department: Manufacturing
Approved by: Tim Knight
Date: 6/24/26
Primary Objective:
In broad terms, briefly state the major purpose or primary objective of this position.
Audits finished product to ensure quality specifications are met.
Major Functions and Scope:
_Using brief narrative statements, describe each major function or responsibility explaining the scope of the function as appropriate._
+ Performs quality control tests of raw materials.
+ Inspects finished tile for thickness, size, color, etc.
+ Compare finished tiles to product samples to ensure ISO quality standards are met.
+ Ensure proper working conditions of kilns, dryers and pre-heaters to meet ISO quality standards.
+ Performs daily quality control tests including, but not limited to: absorption, warping, moisture, sizing, flashing, shading, etc.
+ Documents inspection results.
+ Collects and records process reliability data.
+ Monitors processes and reports problems to supervisor.
+ Follows ISO operating procedures.
+ Keeps work area safe, clean and organized.
+ Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Experience, Competencies and Supervision:
_Describe the education, knowledge required, years of experience, specific skills and abilities required to do the job on a fully competent basis._
Education and Knowledge: _Describe the educational background and knowledge that are_ _required_ .
High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience: _Describe the work experience(s) that are_ _required_ .
0-2 years of related experience.
Competencies: _Describe the specific skills_ _required_ _for this position in terms of technical, managerial, interpersonal skills and unique abilities._
Good oral and written communication skills. Good record keeping skills. Good listening skills. Accurate measurement capability. Good math skills. Ability to read and write in English. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheets.
Associates Supervised: _Indicate the number of associates that report to this position (_ _only complete_ _for exempt supervisory /managerial positions)._
DirectIndirect
Salaried 0 0
DirectIndirect
Hourly 0 0
DirectIndirect
Total 0 0
Other Pertinent Job Information: _(Such as, American with Disabilities Act ADA requirements for certain hourly positions)._
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands and reach with hands and arms. The associate is required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may sit, climb or balance, talk or hear. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Job Type Manufacturing
Req ID 93329
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Fayette, AL |
| Industry | Advertising and PR Services |
| Year Founded | 1947 |
| Website | http://www.daltile.com/ |
About Company
Dal-Tile is the largest manufacturer and marketer of ceramic tile and natural stone products used in residential and commercial design and construction across North America. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Dallas. Dal-Tile is a division of Mohawk Industries (NYSE: MHK), the world’s largest flooring manufacturer. Dal-Tile products, which include the leading ceramic tile brands in North America — Daltile, Marazzi, American Olean and Ragno — are used throughout new residential construction, residential remodeling construction and commercial construction. The company is committed to incorporating environmentally friendly materials, processes and products throughout its organization. Dal-Tile sells its products through a network of more than 250 company-owned sales service centers, stone slabyards, gallery design centers, independent distributors and leading home center retailers nationwide. Dal-Tile offers a comprehensive compensation package that includes a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include medical coverage, dental and vision coverage, mail-order pharmacy, disability, life insurance, retirement savings plan with company match, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance plan, tuition reimbursement and educational assistance program, employee discount purchase programs, and more. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Skills
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Data Processingunmatched
- English Languageunmatched
- ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Materials Testingunmatched
- Mathematicsunmatched
- Operations Processesunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Quality Controlunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Quality Metricsunmatched
- Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
- Research Laboratoryunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Shadingunmatched
- Spreadsheetsunmatched
- Testingunmatched
- Word Processingunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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