Overview

Building our Future Together. FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?

Job Purpose:

The R & D Lab Technician will perform physical and analytical testing on foams, mattresses, springs and other materials to assist the chemist / engineer in the development of new foams and finished mattresses. This is a full-time onsite Monday through Friday position.

Responsibilities

Receive, collect, and process samples for testing.
Perform routine and non-routine tests and analyses using the appropriate technical equipment and instruments
Collect, record and report accurate test results using a computer.
Maintain test equipment in proper working order and maintain a clean work area
Practice safe work habits, including complying with all safety, health, and environmental rules and regulations

Qualifications

High school diploma, GED or Associates degree. Graduate of technical high school is a plus.
Strong attention to detail
Minimum of 1-2 years laboratory experience preferred
Strong PC skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Advanced Excel skills are required.
Strong prioritization and time management skills, extremely organized, detail oriented and ability to manage multiple projects at the same time
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks
Effective communication and people skills a must
Analytical and numerical skills: ability to perform mathematical calculations (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in different units of measurement; ability to use concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios.
Comfortable working with band saws and presses.

Benefits Summary:

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short and long term disability protection, a 401(k) plan with company match, tuition assistance, paid family bonding leave and flexible spending accounts.

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce:

FXI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FXI does not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identify or expression, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We support workplace diversity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a broader collective perspective that will consistently lead to a better company and better products. We are working hard to increase the diversity of our team wherever we can.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

FXI is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FXI via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of FXI. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by FXI as a result of the referral or through other means.

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