Manufacturing ​/ Production Technician, Production QC​/QA

this position performs all major functions required of the laboratory or test office in an unassisted and unsupervised manner in huntington, wv facility.

• must demonstrate the ability to independently perform all activities required of the laboratory or test office to which assigned.
• provide instruction to other technicians as needed to ensure laboratory/office effectiveness.
• perform instrument calibration and documentation.
• provide instruction in area of expertise to new employees.
• maintain inventory of consumable items for laboratory/test office, and reorder supplies as necessary.
• actively participate in department/corporate related team activities (ert, energy saving, 5s, quality and safety audits).
• fill in for team leader or lead technician as required.

• accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.

• high school graduate
• some college a plus

• qualified to perform all major functions required of the laboratory or test office in an unassisted manner.
• able to determine if test results comply with order requirements.
• develop and maintain standard operating procedures and jsa’s necessary for the operation of the laboratory/test office.
• perform routine maintenance on most operating equipment in the laboratory or test office.
• maintain accurate records of all work performed. Record observations concerning response of materials to testing or unusual events occurring during operations.
• demonstrate a high level of safe behavior and is able to identify and avoid dangerous situations.
• identify unsafe conditions and address them or bring forward proposed solutions.

• actively participate in company sponsored safety, quality, productivity and cost improvement activities.
• work well in a team environment in a cooperative manner. Must be able to take instruction from supervisors.
• work overtime and off shifts as required.

• the company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

physical demands – frequently moves about the production facilities. Must be able to detect unsafe conditions from long distances. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

work environment – the physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required the use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

this position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under u.s. Export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the international traffic in arms regulations (itar) and the export administration regulations (ear)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be u.s. Persons (i.e., u.s. Citizens, u.s. Lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 u.s.c. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the u.s. Department of state or the u.s. Department of commerce.

the special metals corporation group of companies was created in the latter part of 1998 when special metals corporation of new hartford, new york, acquired inco alloys international, including its huntington alloys and wiggin alloys divisions. In 2006, special metals corporation became a part of precision castparts corp., a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal components and products. With a history of alloy technology now going back some 100 years, our company continues to provide solutions to difficult materials problems through such time-tested products as our world-recognized inconel, incoloy, nimonic, udimet, monel and nilo alloys.

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