Entry-Level Testing Technician

CrosslinkedJobs/Elastomers/rubber/Entry-Level Testing TechnicianARH-1B history This employer has filed H-1B petitions with the U.S. Department of Labor in the past. That is a record of prior filings, not a statement about this role. Whether any given position is eligible for sponsorship is decided by the employer, case by case. Confirm before you apply.Entry-Level Testing TechnicianAkron Rubber Development Laboratory Barberton, OHtodayRun artificial weathering and durability tests on polymers in a lab.ApplyApplySeniority Entry levelWork On-siteType Full-timeDegree High schoolExperience 0+ yrsIndustry ChemicalsRole Quality / TestingMaterialsrubber80plastics265coatings198Techniquesxenon arc testingcarbon arc testingweatherometer testingsalt spray testing4heat agingBenefitsquarterly employee eventsRole detailsEntry-Level Testing Technician – Weather & Durability Testing -------------------------------------------------------------------#### Do you ever wish you could control the weather? Polymer science needs you.In our laboratory, you kind of can. We artificially age rubber, plastics, coatings, and finished products using controlled sunlight, heat, humidity, rain, and salt so customers can learn how products may perform after months or years in the real world.No polymer science experience required. This is a fully supported, train-from-the-ground-up role for someone who listens, learns, asks questions, and eventually takes ownership of simple, repeatable testing processes.##### LocationOn-site at 75 Robinson Ave., Barberton, OH 44203##### ScheduleFull-time##### What You’ll DoSet up and run established weathering, aging, corrosion, and durability tests after training.Load specimens, monitor equipment and exposure conditions, and keep tests running as intended.Record observations and results carefully so customers can trust the data.Work with a changing mix of products and projects – some routine, some unusual – and learn more equipment as you grow.##### What Does “Artificial Aging” Mean?Instead of waiting years to see what nature does, we reproduce parts of the environment in a controlled, repeatable way:Xenon arc & carbon arc – Put sunlight and weathering into fast-forward using intense light, heat, moisture, and controlled exposure cycles. Weatherometer testing – Create repeatable combinations of artificial sunshine, rain, humidity, and temperature – basically weather with a control panel.Salt spray – Build an intentionally miserable coastal environment inside a cabinet to study corrosion resistance.Heat & environmental aging – Expose materials to elevated temperatures or other controlled conditions to see how their properties change.Why it matters: sunlight can crack rubber, heat can harden it, water can weaken it, and salt can corrode what it is attached to. Our customers want to discover those changes before years pass in service.##### Who We’re Looking ForReliable, positive, and ready to learn.Listens carefully before jumping in.Asks questions and follows procedures.Pays attention to details and speaks up when something looks wrong.Enjoys some routine without needing every day to look exactly the same.##### Training & GrowthYou will work alongside experienced technicians until you are comfortable running the process independently. The goal is not just to push buttons – it is to become the person we trust with the process.WATCH IT \> DO IT TOGETHER \> DO IT YOURSELF \> OWN ITNo degree required. Manufacturing, automotive, maintenance, warehouse, quality, trades, or machine-operation experience can help, but the right work history and attitude matter more than a technical résumé.##### Who is ARDL?Akron Rubber Development Laboratory (ARDL) is an independent, internationally recognized laboratory specializing in testing, development, and problem-solving for rubber, plastics, and other polymer materials. For more than 60 years, ARDL has helped companies across a wide range of industries turn material challenges into reliable solutions.##### BenefitsARDL offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including:Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) planPaid vacation and time offQuarterly employee events and team activities that support a positive workplace culture and employee engagementConnectedAll roles at Akron Rubber Development LaboratoryMore Quality / Testing rolesElastomers/rubber,Thermoplastics,Coatings/films rolesRelated rolesHE Quality Manager - Texas RegionHenkel Houston, TX $100k – $120kAC Batch Maker (Night Shift)Axalta Coating Systems Orrville, OH $50kVT Coating Line Technician (Roll to Roll Coating)VERICO TECHNOLOGY Enfield, CT $42k – $62kPR Technical Coatings EngineerPregis Conover, NC RC Product Development Engineer - Intern Summer 2027RTP Company Winona, MN Common questionsDoes Akron Rubber Development Laboratory sponsor H-1B visas?Akron Rubber Development Laboratory has filed H-1B petitions with the US Department of Labor in past years, but this specific posting does not explicitly mention sponsorship for the Entry-Level Testing Technician role. Confirm with the employer before applying if visa support is required.Where is the Entry-Level Testing Technician role at Akron Rubber Development Laboratory based?This role is based in Barberton, OH.What degree is required for the Entry-Level Testing Technician role at Akron Rubber Development Laboratory?This role requires a High school.How many years of experience does this Entry-Level Testing Technician role require?The posting calls for at least 0 years of relevant experience.What polymers or materials does this Entry-Level Testing Technician role work with?rubber, plastics, coatings.What techniques or methods are required for this Entry-Level Testing Technician role?xenon arc testing, carbon arc testing, weatherometer testing, salt spray testing, heat aging.