Located in Lafayette, IN
Pay: $24-26/hour
Job Full Description
Industrial Chemical Technician
Pay: $24.00 – $26.00 per hour (based on experience)
Job Type: Evaluation-to-Hire through Express Employment
A local manufacturing facility is hiring an Chemical Technician for a hands-on role supporting production and quality operations. This position is ideal for candidates with applied chemistry or lab experience who enjoy working in an industrial, fast-paced environment. This is not a traditional clean lab role—work will take place on the manufacturing floor as well as in a factory lab setting
Schedule
- 12-hour shifts
- Work three days per week
- Night Shifts:
- Thursday - Saturday, 5PM - 5AM
- 36 hours per week, paid for 40 hours
- Training schedule will differ from the normal shift structure
Key Responsibilities
- Perform quality control and chemical testing – primarily working with oils and lubricants, lots of sample-taking, sample testing, and documenting
- Maintain testing equipment, workspaces, and chemicals in proper working order at all times
- Troubleshoot chemical and process issues on the manufacturing floor
- Support safety, cost reduction, and process improvement initiatives
- Manage chemical inventory and create testing documentation
- Cross-train and assist with additional plant responsibilities as needed
Qualifications
Required:
- Associate’s degree in chemistry, biology, applied sciences, engineering, or a related field preferred
- Strong math skills and attention to detail, particularly with lab procedures and documentation
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- Comfortable working in a physically demanding, industrial environment
Preferred:
- 1–2 years of laboratory, chemical, or manufacturing experience
- Hands-on or blue-collar work background
- Valid Driver’s License
Work Environment
Fast-paced industrial manufacturing setting with hands-on work on the production floor and in the lab area. Conditions may include heat, noise, moisture, and exposure to chemicals. This role is active and not limited to a clean laboratory.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs during 12-hour shifts in a physically demanding manufacturing environment.
Equipment Used
Laboratory testing instruments, chemical dosing systems, pumps, meters, basic hand tools, and standard computer systems for reporting and data entry.
What’s Attractive About This Role
Hands-on chemistry work, a compressed 3-day workweek paid for 40 hours, competitive hourly pay, and an evaluation-to-hire opportunity with long-term growth potential.
Lafayette, IN
1645
2200 Scott Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
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