RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LAB TECHNICIAN

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).

Direct Indirect

Salaried 0 0

Direct Indirect

Hourly 0 0

Direct Indirect

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.