Quality Technician

ROLE DEFINITION

Lithium-Ion Quality Lab Technician

SCOPE & AUTHORITY

The scope of work shall include all Piney Flats site LI Quality System processes

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

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  The Position reports to the LI Quality Manager
• Direct reports: None

LAB RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Responsible for collecting QC lab samples per control plans.
• Prepare samples and conduct various physical testing per control plans in QC lab.
• Conducts testing to ensure product quality as assigned by Quality Manager
• Assists in evaluation and resolution of customer complaints and returned material.
• Maintains inventories of materials needed for Quality Control testing.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment, supplies, work area and calibrate equipment as needed.
• Makes written/verbal releases of tested materials to production or management, according to established quality control policies.
• Compiles summaries of test results for inclusion in regular departmental reporting.
• Other projects and duties as assigned by Quality Supervisor or Quality Manager.

PRODUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Assists in set-up or approving production gages per Quality Standards.
• Assists in auditing packaged material prior to shipment to ensure label is correct and packaging meets specs. Approves acceptable cartons.
• Mindful of cost reduction needs and contributes where possible without sacrificing quality.
• Assists in collecting, measuring and recording data for Certificates of Conformance.

Issues period rework report. (Scrap, Rework)

• Assists with final audit acceptance sampling per control plans on LI Separator material as it is produced. Assists with final audit acceptance sampling per control plans
• Performs routine process Quality audits as assigned by QC Manager.

Safety ES&H

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  Understand the importance of conformance to the environmental policy procedures and the requirements of the EMS.
• Understand the environmental impacts associated with their work activities and the environmental benefits of improved personal performance.
• Understand their role in achieving conformance with the environmental policy, relevant procedures, and the requirements of the EMS, including emergency preparedness and response
• Understand the potential consequences of deviation from specified operating procedures.
• Comply with all environmental, safety, and health rules, policies, and programs established by the company to the extent of training received.
• Immediately, report any accidents and releases to the Supervisor
• Recognize that adhering to job responsibilities and procedures regarding environmental, health, and safety is a condition of employment.

Physical Requirements

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  Regularly required to stand for a period of time, walk routinely on the production floor as well as moving about in an office and laboratory environment.
• Frequently required to bend, reach and sit.
• Occasionally climbing, pulling/pushing, stooping/kneeling and twisting. Some physical lifting involved generally < 50lbs.

Education and Experience

Two Year Associate Degree (AS) along with Certified ASQ Quality Technician preferred, or High School Diploma/G.E.D, along with three (3) years relevant lab experience.