When you work at Trex, you're helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry ... and still leads the way.
We are looking for a Development Technician II to help us meet production and quality goals. As a Trex Development Technician II, you'll be supporting manufacturing quality and Research & Development product development projects. This role is key member of our Research & Development team.
Our operations team is guided by five beliefs; 1. We put people first; 2. We all operate on the same page; 3. We own it; 4. We are always tuned for success; and 5. We make dynamic decisions. It's how we started, and how we continue to lead the industry-finding intersections of opportunity and hard work, digging in, and digging deep. The result is progress, both for the company and for the people building their careers here. If you are values driven and share our beliefs, if you are willing to hold yourself and others accountable to the highest standards, then Trex is a place you can call home.
RESPONSIBILITIES
EXPERIENCE
A high school degree, basic computer skills and five years of experience in a technical support role within a plant environment is required. If you've worked with small-scale sample prep, extrusion, batch mixing, and molding of polyolefins, are skilled in operating various types of qualitative/quantitative, physical and mechanical testing (TGA, DSC, FTIR, specific gravity, ash) and have experience with Microsoft Excel and Word, data tabulation, and light data analysis, we want to hear from you!
At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there's not a road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt and innovate-always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.
WHO WE ARE
Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world's first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what's next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world's #1 brand of sustainably made, wood-alternative decking and deck railing - all proudly manufactured in the U.S.A. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country and caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.
Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values:
At Trex, you'll become part of a diverse yet unified team who sustain the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader-learning, adapting, solving and succeeding. We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.
Being a leader means persevering even when there's not a road map; embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt and innovate-always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.
BENEFITS & PERKS
We believe that effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck:
CAREER ADVANCEMENT
At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There's an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you've been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise-enhancing your career, your team, and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.
JOB LOCATION
Winchester, VA, United States
POSITION TYPE
Full-Time Onsite/Regular