Lab Technician I

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller's (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

Lab Technician I

Michigan Center, MI / On-Site

2nd Shift 3:00p-11:30pm

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs testing of finished goods and in-process line samples to ensure they are within quality specifications

• Testing requirements include but not limited to viscosity, density, specific gravity, swell rates, appearance, etc.

• Determine how to correct out-of-spec materials and direct production to make those adjustments

• Ensure safe and appropriate practices in lab and adhere to all EHS and internal safety rules and procedures including wearing proper PPE

• Prepares & tests samples for advanced testing (i.e. peel and shear strength)

• Maintains daily quality log, history files, etc.

• Maintains the sample retain room

• Interprets and applies inspection & tagging instructions, procedures and standards

• Supports production for process testing

• General housekeeping of QC Lab including cleaning and maintaining test equipment

• Initiates non-conformance material reporting

• Supports R&D development testing, as needed

• Monitors lab and production equipment calibration and report as needed

• Performs production process audits

• Volunteer to help where needed to get job done and enhance skills

• Part sorting, PPAP measurements, paperwork processing, etc.

Minimum Requirements

• Needs a high school diploma or equivalent

• Must be able to do basic math

• Able to read and comprehend work instructions

• Demonstrate good communication skills

• Able to perform job with minimal supervision

• Good organizational skills; able to keep records

• Some mechanical aptitude and basic computer skills are required

• Experience with shiftwork

Preferred Experience

• Preferred experience in a lab or manufacturing environment

• Preferred experience with ERP systems

Physical Environment:

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching, and bending

• Requires ability to lift a maximum of 40 pounds

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.