R&d Technician

At New Rubber Technologies, we’re looking for bright, new talent. If you’re into exciting, industry leading and forward
- thinking companies - we want to hear from you

You will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced, upbeat environment, surrounded by great company culture. We operate a clean and safe facility, and we are looking for individuals who share our values.

NRT is proud to ship its products across North America. As a
**Research & Development Technician**, you will take pride in knowing you helped create quality products that are enjoyed by customers internationally.

The R&D department operates on 2 shifts
- days & afternoons, from Monday-Friday.
- Current staffing priority is the **AFTERNOON** shift
- Safety Shoes are required._

**Your Responsibilities**:
The Research and Development Technician safely operates machinery, handles controlled substances to mix recipes, assists with some research and product development. How does this look? You will be:

- Mixing and testing materials.
- Filling and weighing buckets and pouring materials into the hoppers, bins and molds.
- Monitoring the processes to ensure proper operation.
- Removing finished parts from the machine, trimming and stacking materials.
- Monitoring machines for signs of damage and irregularities, troubleshooting or reporting issues.
- Inspecting finished product to ensure excellent quality.
- Documenting daily production numbers, lab results, production/equipment issues etc.
- Adhering to all safety procedures and company policies.
- General research as requested.
- Testing of all materials that may be used in the mixing process.
- Operate all lab equipment/machinery.
- Assist in conducting studies of new ingredients and compounds.
- Performing general housekeeping duties around machine areas.
- In the event of downtime, alternate work will be made available. Examples are, but not limited to: Press Machine, Compound, Grind Line Operations.
- Other duties as needed.

**Your Qualifications**:

- Reliable transportation, excellent attendance.
- Time-management skills and positive attitude.
- Good physical stamina:

- Standing for the duration of your shift.
- Able to lift more than 60 lbs. repeatedly over 8-hour shift.
- Working in the heat.
- Fast-paced and high-pressure work environment.
- Able to work as part of a team but also independently.
- Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills, basic math skills.

**Your Compensation**
- Health, dental, vision benefits after 3 months of continuous full-time employment.
- Life insurance benefits at 3 months of continuous full-time employment.
- Weekly pay via direct deposit.
- Shift premiums and bonuses.
- Opportunity for growth and development.

New Rubber Technologies is the leader in the devulcanization and reformulation of innovative and unique rubber materials, compounds, and OEM-manufactured goods. Simply, NRT is a rubber recycling plant. They take in end-of-life tires and other rubber matter, grind it down to its purest form, and use it to create new products such as garden edging, anti fatigue mats, traffic cone bases, and much more. New Rubber Technologies (NRT) opened its doors to the Chatham-Kent community in 2013.

SERIOUS APPLICANTS ONLY PLEASE.
- New Rubber Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodations._