Lab Technician

Who Are We?

PABCO® Roofing, a division of PABCO® Building Products LLC, has been manufacturing high‑quality roofing products for over 35 years. At our Tacoma plant, we produce asphalt roofing shingles for both residential and commercial applications — and we’re proud to be a key supplier to the industry.

Why Join Our Team?

Here at PABCO, we’re more than just a manufacturer — we’re a team. We value people who show up with integrity, curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn and grow alongside us. We empower our employees to take ownership of their roles, solve problems, and contribute directly to our success.
If you’re someone who finds satisfaction in a job well done and wants to be part of a strong, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s the Job?

As a Night Lab Tech, you’re an essential part of our Quality team. Your role is to perform testing and inspections to make sure raw materials and finished products meet PABCO’s standards — and you’re a key piece in delivering a consistent, reliable product to our customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Inspect finished products on the production line for defects.
• Perform Asphalt testing following PABCO and industry procedures.
• Validate granule coverage, color, back coating, sealant, and laminate bond.
• Communicate test results to production, supervisors, and Quality control.
• Provide recommendations to adjust machinery when process controls are off.
• Perform gradation sieve analysis on Aggregate and Limestone.
• Test properties of Fiberglass Mat.
• Analyze customer complaints when necessary.
• Calibrate and perform maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Keep accurate and clear laboratory documentation.
• Operate a computer, microscope, scale, and other lab equipment.
• Perform housekeeping duties to maintain a clean lab.
• Follow all safety procedures and promptly report hazardous conditions.
• Handle special projects and tasks as assigned.

Compensation:

• $30.20 – 33.30/hr (overtime eligible)

Why You'll Want to Work Here:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing Retirement plans
• Discretionary bonuses (in addition to base pay)
• Vacation accrual (1 week in first year)
• Sick time per state law
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Double time pay after 50 hours/week