Quality Technician - 1st Shift

We are looking for a candidate who can work 1st shift. The hours will be 6am - 2pm CST.

Purpose:

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

• 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.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

• 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

• High School Diploma required.

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

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

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

Working knowledge of Word and Excel.

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

Ability and willingness to do shift work.

Pass appropriate in‑house task test(s).

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

• 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.

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Works well as a member of a group

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

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