Lab Technician-$20 to start-4 day work week

Sturges Manufacturing

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

City of Utica, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform material and strap tests while maintaining laboratory equipment and facilities in accordance with documented standards. Generate test reports and maintain quality records to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and 17025 standards.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma/GED and possess a mechanical background, with experience writing technical documents like test reports and work instructions. You also have knowledge of statistics, can read measuring instruments, and demonstrate mathematical aptitude with strong computer and organizational skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

ISO 9001

ISO 17025

statistics

Job Description

Essential Functions: 

  • Designated back-up in absence of the Manufacturing Engineer/Technical Manager to process/complete required tasks.
  • Performs material and strap tests in accordance with documented standards and work instructions.
  • Maintains static, dynamic and flame testing equipment and facilities (including computer software/hardware).
  • Creates and updates required testing work instructions.
  • Prepares material for certificates of conformance.
  • Generates and maintains test reports. 
  • Maintains records of all quality activities as documented in LOPs and test methods for ISO 9001 & 17025.
  • Handles samples and performs analysis according to LOPs and test methods for ISO 9001 & 17025.
  • Reports deficiencies or malfunction to the Engineering Manager/Design Engineer of Straps II, Manufacturing Engineer/Technical Manager, and/or Vice President-General Manager/Design Engineer.
  • Identifies, records, and corrects nonconformities on Corrective Action Requests and potential nonconformities on Preventative Action Requests.
  • Improves laboratory and/or quality activities on a continuous basis.
  • All Team Members of Sturges shall know and understand all safety, human resource, and quality policies, including the procedures, work instructions applicable to their position, and how their goals relate to the success of the company.

Education & Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED required, Associates Degree or higher preferred.
  • Mechanical background preferred.
  • Experience writing technical documents such as test reports and work instructions.
  • Knowledge of statistics as well as the ability to identify shifts, trends, and abnormalities in data.
  • Must be able to read measuring instruments.
  • Demonstrated mathematical aptitude.
  • Strong computer skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask and willing to be flexible.
  • Must be able to distinguish between colors.
  • This position is deemed a safety sensitive position always requiring alertness.
  • Able to read, write and fluently communicate in English.

WHO WE ARE: Certified as a Great Place to Work 2026, 2025 & 2024 Voted One of the Best Companies to Work For in New York State in 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015, & 2014 Proudly Made In The United States We’ve been manufacturing custom-engineered webbing solutions in the United States since 1909. Sturges Manufacturing is is a leading manufacturer of engineered webbing and sewing solutions. Sturges Manufacturing Co., Inc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Sturges Manufacturing

Sturges Manufacturing Company is a leading manufacturer of engineered webbing and custom-sewn solutions. Backed by our in-house test lab, we aggressively seek to improve our products. We serve established companies and will gladly weave prototype webbings and fabricate custom-sewn samples for new proposals backed up by test data for your evaluation. Whether your application requires standard materials and weave or a highly specialized material or design, we believe we can meet your needs in a cost-effective manner.
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