Quality Technician

Responsibilities: Evaluate products, raw materials and intermediates for conformance to specifications and comply with all Quality Assurance standards that are in place.

• Perform daily evaluation and approval of finished products, raw materials, and intermediates. This would include FPY / OAC and extended performance testing (7 days).
• Perform production line first-piece inspection and production floor spot checks, as needed.
• Work as team member with other employees to ensure timely reporting of results so quality products can ship, and bad quality products don’t go out.
• Report and record all results in a timely manner. Maintain a proper database with detailed testing results and generate appropriate statistical analyses via use of a computer and SAP.
• Able and willing to effectively communicate, share information, give, and receive constructive feedback in a respectful and professional manner.
• Make any notations and bring them to the attention of R&D / Operations of inspection plans that need updating whether it is control limit shifts or additional testing.
• Perform all tests timely, accurately, and responsibly by signing all conforming reports and alerting Plant Management and Production Management of non-conformances.
• Offer ideas and plans for improvement as well as point out deficiencies in the laboratory, especially in the areas of specifications and procedures.
• Maintain and be responsible for the working inventory of all lab supplies and chemicals you use.
• Accurately calibrate, control, and maintain lab instruments.
• Perform test results analysis in Excel and input/update SAP quality information.
• Stay current with new automation, technology, mechanical equipment, and computer software programs.
• Provide timely results of non-routine samples, for example, when looking into customer complaints.
• May perform other projects or assignments as required.
• Maintain good housekeeping and performs minor maintenance of equipment, workstation, and lab area.
• Responsible for monitoring the accuracy and completeness of all process instructions and in process quality checks assuring compliance with S.O.P.

Requirements:

• 3+ years hand-on experiences in a laboratory environment or 3+ years QA/QC experience.
• ASTM/ISO experience
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage tasks and responsibilities to complete priorities in a timely manner.
• Strong customer and quality focus.
• Ability to work in a team environment