• Extrusion Specialist

    Actalent (Sheboygan, WI)


    Job Title: R&D Lab TechnicianJob Description

     

    Join our dynamic team as an R&D Lab Technician, where you will play a crucial role in advancing our research and development initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects, focusing on scaling up processes for new materials and customers.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage all raw materials and prepare samples for R&D testing.

    + Operate pilot scale extrusion equipment for R&D scale-up work.

    + Perform laboratory tests on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products.

    + Maintain and troubleshoot chemical processes, including routine extrusion, blending, and testing.

    + Document all necessary testing, production, and R&D data accurately.

    Essential Skills

    + Strong background in plastic extrusion for R&D purposes.

    + Intimate knowledge of the plastic extrusion scale-up process.

    + Experience with resin and chemical processes.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with R&D and scale-up projects is highly desirable.

    Work Environment

    Work will be conducted in the lab and R&D scale-up areas daily. The position requires a commitment of 40 to 45 hours per week, with flexible start times between 6, 7, or 8 am from Monday through Friday. The role offers great benefits and a career opportunity to contribute to the growth and expansion of the company into a new market, with activities taking place at a newly added third facility.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sheboygan, WI.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00/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 Sheboygan,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.