Operations Technician

Kelly is hiring a R&D Lab Operations Technician – Insulation for a Fulltime role with one of our prestigious clients based out in Carlisle, PA 17013.

Job Title : R&D Lab Operations Technician – Insulation

Location : Carlisle, PA 17013 (Onsite role)

Employment Type : Full-Time

Shift hours - 8 am - 5 pm.

Job Summary

The R&D Lab Operations Technician - Insulation - will be responsible for operating and maintaining our high-pressure polyurethane foam machine and preparing hand-mixed experimental foam samples. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with R&D Scientists to produce experimental insulation foams for physical property, thermal, and fire testing. This individual will manage multiple projects independently, coordinate and plan trial dates, oversee chemical inventories, and ensure safety compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in machine operation within a laboratory or manufacturing environment and possess strong problem-solving skills.

Employees in this position will typically work 8 hours a day, Monday through Friday, although start and end times may vary. The role has potential for overtime on Saturdays and / or Sundays, depending on CCM schedules and needs. This position will involve minimal, if any, travel, less than 10% annually.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• 60% - Operation of Polyurethane Foam Machine
• Operation of foam machine equipment via HMI
• Perform basic calculations for weighing and mixing
• Dispense and weigh chemicals into a 55 gallon drum
• Operate machinery to cut and fabricate foam samples
• Create / Update / Follow Standard Operating Procedures
• Cut samples for in-process testing
• Train other employees as needed on procedures and equipment
• Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate with maintenance personnel
• Perform routine maintenance tasks
• Handle hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and waste
• 20% - Laboratory Tasks
• Weigh, mix, and dispense liquid polyurethane blends to produce experimental foams
• Cut samples for non-standard testing
• Collect laboratory data and communicate to the appropriate Insulation R&D Scientist
• Collaborate with Insulation R&D Scientists
• 20% - Other Duties as Assigned by Manager
• Participate in 5S process
• Participate in Safety Meetings, Good Catch & T3P Objectives
• Assist in the identification, purchase & installation of new / replacement equipment
• Packing or repacking material as required
• Operate other equipment as necessary
• Promote a positive work environment

Required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Essential Full Performance Knowledge

Essential Full Performance Skills

Essential Full Performance Abilities

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Benefits

401k match

Stat holiday

PTO Holidays

If you believe you are a good fit for this opportunity, please submit your application through the job posting link. We also encourage you to share references if you have them.