QA Lab Technician 2nd Shift (Kyle 1)

Interface is a global flooring solutions company and sustainability leader, offering an integrated portfolio of carpet tile and resilient flooring products that includes Interface carpet tile and LVT, nora rubber flooring, and FLOR premium area rugs for commercial and residential spaces.

Made with purpose and without compromise, Interface flooring brings more sophisticated design, more performance, more innovation, and more climate progress to interior spaces.

A decades-long pioneer in sustainability, Interface remains "all in" on becoming a restorative business. Today, the company is focusing on carbon reductions, not offsets, as it works toward achieving its verified science-based targets by 2030 and its goal to become a carbon negative enterprise by 2040.

Position summary :

The Kyle QA Laboratory Technician is responsible for daily production testing and Quality Assurance functions related to finishing processes at the Kyle 1 and Kyle 2 manufacturing facilities.

Educational requirements :

High School diploma or GED equivalent required

Skills and experience :

Three or more years manufacturing or testing lab experience preferred.

Working knowledge of : AS / 400, MESr, and the general understanding of PC operating environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel

Must have normal color perception and average or above average color discernment.

Must be able to maintain an active workload with minimal supervision.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Attention to detail : (Analytical skills, Observational skills, and Active listening skills)

General understanding of ISO requirements of job

Ability to conduct intensive testing requiring multiple steps and accurate record keeping.

Working knowledge of Quality Assurance test procedures of Kyle QA Lab, and a strong understanding of Kyle , Kyle II andRCA processes a plus

Essential duties :

Complete product testing using anInstron, APA, calipers, environmental chamber, thickness gauge, balance, tape measures, ruler, and additional lab equipment as prescribed.

Accurately document and timely complete of Kyle QA Lab production testing functions

Communicate quality concerns to proper Manufacturing and Quality Management

Complete Fabric Adoption, Custom and Re-mastering duties

Maintain accurate record keeping and record archiving

Maintain Kyle QA Lab and general facility housekeeping standards

Complete Special Requests from internal and external sources as required

Assist in covering interdepartmental vacation and absences as needed, willrequire overtime

Be knowledgeable of MSDS of chemicals and mixtures handled in the lab

Maintain carpet master cabinets, retain storage and master retain storage areas

Perform QA audits on Tufting Processes at Kyle II

Comply with all departmental and plant wide safety rules

Comply with all applicable environmental regulations

Comply with all departmental and plant wide ISO requirements-9001 and 14001

Understand and support Interface commitment to sustainability.

Perform other duties as assigned

Physical demands :

Lifting up to lift 50lbs

Wearing PPE as required

Work environment :

Climate controlled laboratory

Non-climate controlled manufacturing environment as needed

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