TEAMMATES WANTED
Working at Cascade Maverik is like playing on a championship team. Everyone on the team has an important role to play, and no matter your title, you are part of something bigger than yourself. We empower each other to be our best and remain committed to developing the most innovative lacrosse equipment in the industry. If you’re a team player, we encourage you to reach out and connect with our talented roster.
Want to join our team as a Laboratory Technician?
The Laboratory Technician is responsible for conducting product testing in compliance with quality standards and compiling data and documentation in support of test results.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
- Performs daily lab testing activities, including NOCSAE/ASTM drop testing for helmets and headgear, and ball impact testing for facemasks, chest protectors, and eyewear.
- Maintains and monitors pre-test conditioning, including ambient, hot, and cold conditions.
- Evaluates product performance and test results for compliance with applicable standards (NOCSAE, ASTM) and promptly communicates issues and/or trends to the QA Manager.
- Ensures that all test data is collected, managed and stored according to QA/QC and standard guidelines.
- Ensure lab protocols are in-place, updated and followed at all times.
- Completes testing in a timely manner.
- Maintains all appropriate lab equipment to ensure it is in good working order and coordinates internal and external calibrations and repairs.
- Prepares product samples for third party testing.
- Provides product and material testing for R&D and incoming QA inspection.
- Assists with troubleshooting testing issues.
- Train on and perform new testing technologies and methods as directed.
- Participate in both internal and external lab audits.
- Maintain lab cleanliness and order.
- Provide support to other quality department functions such as line inspection, audits and incoming inspection as needed.
- Provides support to production team as needed.
- Performs various other duties and responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma required plus 1-3 years’ experience working in quality control or quality test lab environment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to work in a dynamic environment
- Knowledge of mechanical testing equipment and how to accurately perform a variety of product tests is an asset
- Previous experience working with ISO/ASTM/NOCSAE standards in an asset.
- Possesses good judgment skills in planning, organization and execution of tests.
- Works cooperatively with a wide variety of people.
- Strong written/verbal communication skills.
- Detail orientated, with ability to follow strict protocols.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with Quality Standards and Quality audits is an asset.
Interested yet? Good. We are, too. We're pretty sure you’ll want to know this position is eligible to participate in the Company’s incentive plan. We also offer one of the most generous benefits packages around including a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid parental leave, an employee discount program on apparel and gear, and a host of other perks we don't have room to mention here.
We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer.