**_Why work for us?_** At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home (http://bit.ly/purpose-sgna) . - **The Role** The Lab Technician is responsible for understanding and performing all quality test procedures while maintaining knowledge of the different specifications of each product. The Lab Technician tests finished fiberglass mat and raw materials used in the production process. The Lab Technician also performs audits of the product and process to maintain operational excellence. This position reports directly to the Quality Manager at the Oxford site. The starting hourly rate is $27.79. Increased starting rates may be possible with relevant prior experience. This is a 12 hour shift position working dedicated days or nights: Days: 7am - 7pm or Nights: 7pm - 7am **_What’s the job?_** **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:** + Performs visual inspection of finished products. + Completes required documents for all products placed on hold. + Operates and maintains all necessary lab equipment. + Performs quality product checks on shift per quality procedures. + Detects quality issues and contacts the appropriate person for immediate actions. + Performs routine control plan audits to maintain standards and prevent quality issues from occurring. + Logs all pertinent information and data into computer. + Works in a manner that is safe while continuously ensuring quality, production and performance expectations are met. + Observes safety precautions at all times and reports any safety or environmental incidents to the on-shift Supervisor. + Participates in and completes required EH&S training. + Responsible for performing monthly safety observations and other audit programs, cleaning, painting, and maintaining 5S system. + Places product waste and liquid chemical wastes in their appropriate designated containers with lid properly closed after disposal. **_What do you bring?_** + High School Diploma/GED + Two (2) years of manufacturing or quality experience preferred. + Must pass the required quality skills test along with satisfactorily completing associated training programs. + Communication skills must be at a high level in order to clearly communicate issues/problems of the process. + Interfacing with a computerized process monitoring system requires knowledge and skills in areas of computer navigation. + Knowledge of plant/quality policies, procedures.- **PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:** Ability to work an average of 40 hours per week, speak clearly so others understand, vision acuity to see details within a few feet of an observer, accepting of criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations, sensitivity to other’s needs, positive demeanor, and model change management for the business. Must be capable of wearing personal protective equipment necessary to comply with government and company safety standards whenever engineered methods of reducing hazards or physical requirements cannot be reasonably accommodated. Job includes tasks that require walking, bending, twisting, gripping, stair and ladder climbing, entering confined spaces, navigating rough terrain and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. May require long periods of sitting, walking, and standing, working on a computer, or engaging in telephone conversation. **ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:** Our manufacturing plant is not temperature controlled; dust, fumes, and high noise areas are present inside plant areas. Manufacturing processes involve fiberglass, glycerin, latex and formaldehyde. Noise levels exceed 80 dB in some areas of the site. Moving equipment such as fork lifts, buggies, genie booms and industrial sweepers travel throughout the facility, sometimes in congested areas. - - **_Who are we?_** Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, **CertainTeed** , headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, fence, decking, railing, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings. A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com . At **Saint-Gobain** we design, manufacture and distribute materials which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. Join our innovative, passionate and entrepreneurial community to improve the world of tomorrow with us. Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans. **_What are our perks?_** We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options (https://bit.ly/2RZtfYI) includes, but is not limited to: + Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental + Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program + Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG) + Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career + Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends + Employee Recognition Programs + PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace + LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle