Industrial R&D Technician

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Westlake Pipe & Fittingsa Westlake division(NYSE:WLK)is one of the largestpolyvinyl chloride pipe and fittingsmanufacturerin North America. With23manufacturing and distribution locations the company supplies gasketed solvent weld and restrained joint pipes and a wide range of fittings for a diverse list of markets including municipal water and sewer plumbing water well pool and spa and agricultural and turf irrigation. Westlake Pipe & Fittings is an industry leader in product development with Certa-Lok spline-lock technology and product systems that are focused on buildingA Better Foundation. To learn more visit the website atand follow us onLinkedInandFacebook.

SUMMARY

The R&D Technician provides hands-on laboratory and engineering support to advance product development testing and plant initiatives. This role combines technical lab execution with administrative and project coordination responsibilities ensuring efficient lab operations and accurate tracking of engineering activities.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

R&D / Laboratory Support (Approx. 75%)

• Serve as the primary day-to-day lab technician supporting Engineering activities

• Weigh blend and prepare materials for development trials and testing

• Assemble and test pipe samples in support of R&D product certification and plant initiatives

• Perform hands-on technical work including machining welding and precision measurements (training provided as needed)

• Maintain lab organization equipment readiness and material inventory/flow

• Support prototype development and act as a technical resource for machine shop activities

Administrative & Project Support (Approx. 25%)

• Process transactions including requisitions purchase orders coding and invoice tracking

• Monitor and track Engineering project spend and related invoices

• Provide limited project coordination support including scheduling and follow-up (approx. 1 day/week)

• Maintain essential administrative processes required to support site operations

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Education background in technical field with experience in technical or trade fields (e.g. engineering technology manufacturing industrial technology)

• Hands-on experience with assembly testing technical construction lab work or similar

• Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude (e.g. machining welding measurement tools lab testing)

• Exposure to lab operations material handling or shop environments preferred

• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage both technical and administrative tasks

• General computer skills experience with Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel Outlook Word) preferred

• This is a fully onsite role. Must be able to commute daily to our Leola PA office. Occasional work will also be required at our Wayne PA R&D office

• Standard office hours with some flexibility

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position has a transitioning work environment. Office/computer manufacturing plant. The noise level in the plant environment is usually high as normal for a manufacturing plant. Some of the work in the operating units may require usage of required PPE including safety glasses hearing protection steel toe shoes fall protection hard hats etc.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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