**Job Title: Plastics Technician** Job Description The Plastics Technician provides essential technical support through executing plastics evaluations, including failure analysis, material evaluation, and characterization using a variety of techniques and instrumentation. The role also involves executing toxicity and restricted substances review processes, as well as chemistry evaluations. Interaction with customers to discuss request backgrounds, test plans, and interim results is a key component of this position. Responsibilities + Execute plastics evaluations and chemistry evaluations using a variety of techniques and instruments. + Perform failure analysis, material evaluation, and characterization. + Interact with customers to discuss requests, test plans, sample requirements, and interim results. + Review parts and subassemblies in scope per toxicity review processes. + Develop detailed analytical test reports including micrographs, calculations, and spectra. + Calibrate and maintain equipment in good working order. + Manage work queues to address requests in a timely manner. + Maintain a safe and organized work area, following all EHS policies. Essential Skills + Proficiency in chemistry and analytical chemistry. + Experience with materials testing and failure analysis. + Skills in GC, FTIR, IC, chromatography, DSC, TGA, XRF. + Ability to discuss test plans and interim results with customers. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Minimum of a Bachelor's degree. + At least 1 year of experience in a lab setting. + Proficient in completing accurate lab reports. + Strong communication skills and the ability to learn new tasks. + Understanding of global regulations related to toxicity, such as California Prop 65, RoHS, and REACH. Why Work Here? This role offers growth potential and the opportunity to work on multiple projects, fostering a dynamic and engaging work environment. Work Environment The position operates on a first shift schedule, Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM, totaling 40 hours a week. The role involves a combination of lab documentation, reporting, and hands-on testing, alongside a professional team member. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Louisville, Kentucky. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $31.50/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.