Quality Control Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $22-$28

Quality Control (QC) Lab Technician

Location: Madison, GA
Department: Research & Development
Reports To: QA Manager / ISO Lead
Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt
Schedule: MondayFriday, 40 hours per week (occasional overtime as needed)

About REMA TIP TOP

REMA TIP TOP is a global leader in industrial rubber, conveyor solutions, wear protection, and material processing technologies. We serve customers across a variety of industries, including manufacturing, mining, aggregates, industrial processing, and material handling. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement helps keep our customers' operations running safely and efficiently.

Position Summary

REMA TIP TOP is seeking a detail-oriented and technically skilled Quality Assurance (QA) Lab Technician to join our Research & Development team in Madison, Georgia.

This position plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and consistency of our products by performing laboratory testing on incoming raw materials, rubber compounds, adhesives, cements, lubricants, and finished products. The QA Lab Technician will analyze test results, maintain laboratory records, generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs), and support continuous improvement efforts within the quality system.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a laboratory environment, strong attention to detail, and a passion for quality and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Rubber Testing

Perform testing and analysis using laboratory equipment, including:

• Rheometer
• Mooney Viscometer
• Tensile Tester (Tensometer)
• Lab Mill
• Elastest Equipment
• Rubber breakdown testing
• Compound release and rejection evaluations
• Physical property testing as required

Cement & Adhesive Testing

Perform testing on cements and adhesives, including:

• Brookfield viscosity testing
• Percent solids analysis
• Pot life testing
• Cure rate evaluations
• Rubber-to-rubber adhesion testing
• Rubber-to-metal adhesion testing
• Product release and formulation adjustments as needed

Paste, Tire Paint & Lubricant Testing

Perform quality testing including:

• pH analysis
• Brookfield viscosity testing
• Product release evaluations
• Process adjustments when required

Quality Control & Documentation

• Test and approve incoming raw materials
• Generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs)
• Accurately record and maintain laboratory data
• Maintain retain sample inventory and storage areas
• Follow established laboratory work instructions and procedures
• Provide feedback for process and work instruction improvements
• Support ISO and quality system compliance initiatives

Laboratory Maintenance

• Clean and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment
• Maintain an organized, safe, and efficient work environment
• Follow all company safety procedures and laboratory protocols

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Basic computer proficiency and recordkeeping skills
• Ability to follow laboratory procedures and safety requirements

Preferred

• Associate degree or coursework in Chemistry, Materials Science, Engineering Technology, or a related field
• 2+ years of laboratory experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial testing environment
• Experience with rubber, adhesives, polymers, or chemical testing
• Experience operating laboratory testing equipment

Preferred Equipment Experience

• Rheometers
• Mooney Viscometers
• Brookfield Viscometers
• Lab Curing Presses
• Lab Mills
• Tensile Testing Equipment
• Physical Property Testing Equipment

Core Competencies

• Chemistry Knowledge
• Technical Aptitude
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving & Analysis
• Attention to Detail
• Compliance & Quality Focus
• Strategic Thinking
• Ethical Conduct
• Multi-Tasking & Time Management

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work in a laboratory and manufacturing environment
• Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility as needed
• Ability to safely operate laboratory equipment and follow all safety procedures
• Ability to occasionally lift materials and testing samples

Benefits

REMA TIP TOP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Career Growth and Development Opportunities