Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

We are looking for a candidate who can work 2nd shift. The hours will be 2pm - 10pm CST.

Purpose:

Technicians are directly responsible for ensuring that products meet established standards of quality including reliability, usability, and performance.

Key responsibilities:

• Performs tests at various stages of production process to determine whether material meet prescribed formulas and standards in order to maintain quality and reliability of products.


• Draws sample to be tested at specified stages in production process.


• Sets up and performs standardized tests to determine physical properties.


• Determines conformity to prescribed formulas and standards, and documents deviations.


• Makes routine adjustments or notifies appropriate personnel.


• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all quality tests and inspections.


• Maintains test equipment.


• Identify and troubleshoot quality issues and non-conformances; recommend corrective actions.


• Collaborate with production teams to implement quality control measures during manufacturing processes.


• Participate in the development and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for quality control.


• Participate in internal and external audits.


• Provide training and support to other laboratory personnel.


• Records test data.


• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Key Result Areas:

• Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist chemist in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of materials.


• Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.


• Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as grinding, cleaning of glasswork, and sample preparation.


• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.


• Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.


• Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards — using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.


• Documenting/Recording Information


• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required.


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  An associate's or bachelor's degree is desirable, but not required.

  
  


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  Three to five years related experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment. 

  
  


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  Testing experience, able to come to conclusions, refer complex problems to supervisor. 

  
  


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  Working knowledge of Word and Excel.  

  
  


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  Basic knowledge of blueprint reading and ability to use various measuring devices are preferred.

  
  


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  Ability and willingness to do shift work. 

  
  


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  Pass appropriate in-house task test(s).

  
  

Environmental Conditions:

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  General working environment for refractory operation (Heat and noise exposure). There is no climate control in most working areas.

  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; Must be able to, bend, climb stairs, walk and stand for long periods of time.  Must be able to wear a respirator

The Quality Technician will report to the Quality Manager. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, education and location.