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Quality Lab Technician
- Whitby, ON, Canada
Wage: $21.52 per hour · Full-time
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- Wage: $21.52 per hour
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Description
Why You’ll Want This Job
You won’t just be running tests - you’ll be the eyes of quality on the floor, working side-by-side with production to solve problems in real time. If you like fast-paced environments, hands-on work, and making an immediate impact, this role delivers.
Wage: $21.52 per hour
What You’ll Be Doing
Why You’ll Want This Job
You won’t just be running tests - you’ll be the eyes of quality on the floor, working side-by-side with production to solve problems in real time. If you like fast-paced environments, hands-on work, and making an immediate impact, this role delivers.
Wage: $21.52 per hour
What You’ll Be Doing
- Own quality on the floor – Test blown film products for thickness, strength, COF, clarity, seal performance, and more
- Catch issues early – Identify defects like gels, contamination, gauge variation, and optical problems before they reach customers
- Be a go-to problem solver – Work directly with Production and Extrusion teams to troubleshoot and improve processes
- Keep things moving – Communicate results in real time so decisions happen fast
- Make it official – Prepare COAs, complete reports, and keep quality data accurate and audit-ready
- Stay hands-on – Calibrate and maintain lab equipment and keep your workspace sharp and organized
- Experience in blown film, converting, or flexible packaging
- Solid understanding of film properties and polymer behavior
- Confidence working in a fast-moving manufacturing environment
- Detail oriented, results driven, fast learner, problem solver, great communication skills, good time management and organized and collaborative.
- Experience with Instron, KCOF, or Mocon testing equipment
- Exposure to ISO, GMP, or HACCP environments
- A hands-on, high-impact role where your work directly affects product quality
- A team that relies on your expertise and values your input
- Opportunities to solve real problems and drive improvements
- A fast-paced environment where no two days are the same
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Responsibilities
Perform quality tests on blown film products for thickness, strength, and seal performance while identifying defects in real time. Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot processes and maintain accurate quality documentation and equipment calibration.
Requirements
Requires experience in blown film, converting, or flexible packaging with a solid understanding of polymer behavior. Candidates should be comfortable in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and possess strong problem-solving skills.
Skills
- Blown Film Testing
- Quality Control
- Polymer Behavior
- Troubleshooting
- Calibration
- Data Reporting
- Time Management
- Collaboration
- Detail Oriented
- Communication Skills
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Categories
- Manufacturing
- Science & Research
- Engineering
Keywords
- Blown Film
- Flexible Packaging
- COF
- Seal Performance
- Instron
- KCOF
- Mocon
- ISO
- GMP
- HACCP
- COA
- Polymer Behavior
- Quality Assurance
- Manufacturing
- Gauge Variation