Lab Technician

Gildan

. Ensure quality control in a safe and efficient manner .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeClarkton • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality control processes and testing methodologies within a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with safety and efficiency standards. Proficient in conducting various material tests and analyses to maintain product integrity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Quality ControlMicronaire TestingYarn Strength TestingAFIS TestingUster Tensorapid 3 Calibration

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Hard Skills

Micronaire CheckSliver Blend AnalysisContamination ChecksYarn Weight TestingTorque TestingExtended Friction TestingSpectrogram TestingPolyester Finish TestingLint TestingKnitting Tests

Tools & Technologies

Uster Tensorapid 3

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingIndustrial EnvironmentQuality AssuranceMaterial TestingSafety Standards

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Yarn

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure quality control in a safe and efficient manner
Report directly to the Maintenance Manager
Check micronaire to assure correct fiber blend in sliver and complete the Daily Micronaire Check Worksheet
Check sliver blend and complete the Sliver Blend Analysis Worksheet
Conduct daily wax audits
Conduct contamination checks for polyester contamination in 100% cotton
Verify KIT and complete the KIT Verification Worksheet
Check card sliver weights and CVs
Test breaker/finisher drawing sliver weights and CVs
Check yarn weights and CVs
Test yarn strength and friction
Conduct AFIS testing on reclaim and material-testing/cleaning-line materials
Check the blend on yarn
Conduct torque, extended friction, yarn board, sulfuric acid burnout, spectrogram exceptions, polyester finish, hairiness, lint, and knitting tests
Calibrate the Uster Tensorapid 3
Complete required worksheets, printouts, checklists, and lists of acceptable limits

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent years of work experience in a manufacturing/Industrial environment
Familiarity with the following equipment or processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Join a leader in apparel manufacturing with strong safety and environmental standards
Be part of a diverse workplace with fun workplace activities
Benefit from continuous training opportunities
Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages
Collaborative and inclusive work environment
Equal chance to succeed regardless of individual traits