Associate Quality Control Lab Technician

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

As an Associate Quality Lab Technician, you will be responsible for incoming material inspections and testing as well as materials produced in-house. This position will challenge you to work as a team to set, achieve, and maintain goals including daily inspection times. You will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated and knowledgeable group of people who support and lead quality improvement efforts to ensure that our products have No Equal in our industry.

This position will follow a Monday through Thursday schedule from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with overtime as needed.

Inspect incoming materials and parts to ensure vendor quality. Report inspection findings using software programs. Create, revise, or update various spreadsheets and/or electronic records, etc. used to collect information in the lab. (60%)

Assure the reliability and consistency of production by checking processes, first piece and final output. Communicate and assist Engineers in resolving non-conformances. (25%)

Contribute and participate in various improvement projects within the plant. (10%)

Report non-conformances using TQC system and follow through to execution of disposition. (5%)

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• 3 years of experience performing product inspections is required.
• Ability to work in a Microsoft software environment including Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Ability to have attention to detail and ensure accuracy of information. Ability to identify options for solving a problem.
• Ability to meet productivity standards, deadlines and work schedules. Ability to fulfill all commitments made to peers, co-workers, and supervisor. Ability to hold self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, and timely results. Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Ability to work well within a small team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Accountability & Dependability. Able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance
• Mathematical Reasoning:
  Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to Work Independently:
  Follow both written and oral instructions, including safety guidelines, work instructions, and company policies.
• Attendance:
  Able to consistently demonstrate reliable, punctual attendance in accordance with our attendance policy.
• Safety is the top priority. You will be required to quickly recognize and respond to dangerous situations in a safe and efficient manner. You must lead by example by following all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) rules and requirements and wearing the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times. This includes gloves, protective clothing, heat-resistant gear, and, when required, respirators to protect against burns, chemical exposure, and other potential hazards.
• Continuously build your skillset to influence decisions and recommend/implement process improvements in an effort to grow department throughput while meeting product quality.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Speak in the most effective way to relay information to all departments and at all levels within the organization. Listen and ask questions to ensure understanding.
• Quality Standards Knowledge:
  Demonstrate an understanding of company quality standards and company quality control processes.
• Problem Solving:
  Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only…