Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Under the direction of the Quality Lab Supervisor, with guidance from the Quality Lab Tech Lead, the Quality Assurance Lab Technician is responsible for the completion of testing and inspection, dimensional analysis, and support of other departments within company. This position requires the Technician to be able to complete product/process inspections in a product environment as well as a lab environment while managing files and software. Overtime will be required including some weekend hours. This position will also maintain company certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions and required documentation.

Essential Functions:

• Understand Customer Expectations as they relate to Product Quality

• Thrive in and help support a Team Atmosphere

• Help support the company Team by mentoring Operators regarding Quality of Product

• Perform 1st Piece Inspection of manufactured product.

• Perform in-process inspection of manufactured products.

• Perform Product specific tests including but not limited to tensile.

• Perform moisture analysis on manufactured product as well as incoming.

• Verify Material Certification and Approve raw material.

• Enter and edit SPC data in the SPC computer file.

• File all QA records and samples (obsolete and current).

• Use incoming color chip samples to verify colorant in receiving.

• Handle non-conforming material isolation and documentation.

• Perform a dimensional layout referencing the company drawing.

• Use SPC software.

• Record all inspection and test data.

• Weigh parts.

• Use control plans.

• PPAP and PPC testing.

• Assist in maintaining company Quality and Environmental certification by supporting: Corporate policies, procedures, work instructions and required documentation.

• Become a "Go To" person for production personnel regarding

Quality of Product

• Determine "Clean Point" when a non-conformance is found.

• Support LEAN Work Environment

• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications (skills, knowledge, experience)

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• 1-year prior lab experience preferred

• Good math and communication skills.

• Computer skills - Windows, Excel

• Good vision.

• Mic and caliper knowledge preferred.

• Problem solving skills.

• Blueprint reading skills preferred.

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills.

• Bend over to lift 50lbs.

• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.

• All employees entering the Manufacturing area and other identified locations must wear the designated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for their position.

• Wearing your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a condition of employment.

• Ability to work daily and weekend overtime to meet the needs of the department and customer.

Direct Hire

$17.30 - $18/hr. depending on experience

3rd shift 11:00 pm – 7:00 am

3rd shift, employees will get an extra $2 per hour.

We also have a perfect attendance bonus – which is tracked and paid out weekly – for an additional $1.50 per hour for all jobs (an extra $2.00 only for Process Technician II’s).