Job Description:
Are you looking for more?
At Mohawk Industries, we're committed to more - more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.
As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what's important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.
What we need:
The Sr R&D Lab Technician is an entry-level contributor that works to provide a variety of support such as performing lab and quality control tests as well as inspecting product samples. This role will be responsible for executing experiments, maintaining lab equipment, and collaborating with the R&D team to achieve project objectives.
What you'll do:
- Perform a variety of established lab tests, including performs quality control tests of raw materials, stains, and stain mixes.
- Inspect product samples to ensure quality standards are met.
- Lead control tests.
- Document inspection results.
- Monitor equipment or processes and report problems to supervisor.
- Drive a lift truck to receive and transfer raw materials.
- Follow standard operating procedures.
- Ensure proper working conditions of equipment to ensure quality standards are met.
- Keep area safe, clean, and organized.
- Lead and/or train R&D Lab Technicians.
- Performs other duties as needed.
What you have:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
- 0-2 years' relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Able to set up, run and/or interpret results from a wide variety of laboratory test equipment.
What you're good at:
- Applies conceptual knowledge of the theories, practices, and procedures within a discipline.
- Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk's vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world's largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.
