Quality Control Technician I

Summary / Objective:

Quality Control Technicians for the Resin Laboratory are responsible for conducting testing procedures during manufacturing processes to ensure that products comply with necessary quality standards. Laboratory equipment calibration, servicing and troubleshooting are essential skills needed to support the job requirements.

Required Education / Experience:

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• An associate’s degree in laboratory science or a related field is a plus.
• Previous laboratory experience is also a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Accurate and complete record keeping.
• Must complete qualification / certification for all QA/QC testing required for work area assignment.
• Basic math skills are necessary (units of measure conversion).
• Basic computer skills (data base entry).
• Basic report preparation skill (incident report or test report completion).
• Ability to work safely / accurately on multiple tests simultaneously.
• Good organizational skills.

Competencies:

• Must utilize good analytical capabilities to complete assignments and utilize good prioritization / task flow recognition to ensure schedules are maintained all the while maintaining safe and accurate work practices to ensure customers are satisfied.

Physical Demands:

• Capable of lifting 50 pounds.
• Have good mobility.
• Be able to work for up to 10 hours in the rotating day shift if needed.
• Have good hearing and a sense of smell.
• Work in a potentially stressful environment.
• Able to work in a clean room suite for up to 12 hours.
• Able to work in PPE (respirator / gloves / face shield) to complete required tests safely.

Essential Functions:

• Prompt, regular, and dependable attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Conduct product testing in order to complete daily test plans and any special analysis needed to support product approval / disposition.
• Accurately prepare check sheets, log sheets, daily summaries, etc.
• Calibration of equipment as required.
• Understand and follow all safety procedures as they pertain to your job.
• Maintain area housekeeping in the Quality Assurance area.
• Manage hazardous materials as needed.
• Know the proper care and use of PPE.
• Have good analytical knowledge and good troubleshooting skills.
• Good environmental knowledge as it relates to QC/QA work.
• Effective communication skills at all levels, i.e., managers, supervisors, peers, maintenance.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Complete incident reports as required.
• Have a basic understanding of the chemical lab/physical lab equipment and its function.
• Have general knowledge to perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on lab equipment.
• Perform weekly and monthly checks according to schedules.
• Cross train as needed for assignments in the process labs and/or administration labs.
• Attend and complete required training for safety, environmental, quality, and human resources.
• Available as needed for overtime assignments to cover vacation, sickness, special assignments, or routine tasks.
• Use a plant radio system for communication.
• Use plant pagers as needed for coverage and communication.
• Understand and follow work permits as needed.
• Accurately input data into electronic formats such as spreadsheets, e-mail, and databases.
• Follow area work instructions as prescribed and revise those work instructions as needed with management approval.
• Additional assignments as deemed necessary by management.