Quality Technician

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Gather, Test and Record Quality to Include: Durability, Bulk Density, Fines, PSD, Temperature, Moisture Content with A&D Meter, Moisture Content Oven, and Ash Content.
•  Must be familiar with Customer Quality Requirements and Maintain to Standard Operating Procedures.
•  Ability to Understand SOP’s Surrounding Production. 
•  Ability to Properly Collect and Send 15-Day Composite Samples to Third Party Lab.
•  Perform Occasional Special-Projects Test to Either Investigate the Source of Issues, or Study Possible Quality Improvements.
•  Work Collectively with Control Room and Supervisors to Set Targets.
•  Ability to Explain What We Are Measuring and How Parameters Are Connected To One Another. 
•  Ensure All Work Is Performed in a Timely and Safe Manner.
•  Maintain All Equipment, Tools, and Workstations. 
•  Ability to Utilize Skills to Improve Equipment Optimization and Reliability.
•  Maintain Logs, Record Labor, Materials and Equipment Used. 
•  Effectively Communicate to All Team Members and Management any Equipment Deficiencies.
•  Meticulous Attention to Detail; Able to Follow Instruction Both Written and Verbal.
•  Participate in Breakdown Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Focused Improvement, And 5S Projects. 
•  Perform Other Related Duties as Assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

•  High School Diploma or Equivalent Education; Trade School or College Preferred.
•  Minimum 2 Years Relevant Work Experience as a Laboratory Technician Preferred.
•  One Year of In Plant Manufacturing Experience.
•  Ability to Work Independently and Utilize Critical Problem Solving and Decision-Making Skills to Generate and Implement Solutions Throughout the Process.
•  Proficient Computer Skills Required. 
•  Osha 10 Training and Experience.
•  Ability to Work Extended Hours to Includes Nights, Weekends, and Holidays.
•  Ability to Work at Heights in Excess Of 80 Feet, Use Man Lifts, and Work in Confined Spaces.
•  Ability to Work Outdoors, Rotating Shifts, and Lift 50 Pounds Required.

Highland is an Equal Opportunity Employer