What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Technician position at Pittsburgh Glass Works?
Vitro is the largest glass manufacturer in the Western Hemisphere and the largest glass producer in North America. Vitro’s glass products can be found in some of the most iconic vehicles on the road, in countless buildings and homes around the world, and in billions of glass containers produced every year. With more than 14,000 employees worldwide, we have expanded our global footprint and cemented our leadership role in the industries in which we operate. At Vitro, we redefine the power of partnership to create value and innovative glass solutions for our customers and communities. Together, we will realize the full potential of glass to shape how we move, build, and live in the future. Together, we have the power to make more than glass. We can make the future a brighter place for years to come.
We are looking for a Quality Control Technician that will be responsible for problem solving, decision making, and supervision of all quality related activities on the shift. Understands and assures compliance with established control plans and sampling frequencies, and effectively communicates to all production departments and management any variations. Participates in departmental activities by conducting physical tests and visual check to monitor various phases of the production processes. Evaluates collected data for produce acceptability. Records data and prepares necessary reports. Required to advise the relieving Technician, in person, of the activities of the shift, current quality levels, and planned events on the next shift.
Responsible for monitoring various process and quality characteristics
Operates TRI-DA to monitor glass distortion
Operates spectrophotometer to monitor glass spectral properties
Scales to measure tonnages
Performs visual checks for internal flaws and surface nonconformances -- edge light.
Performs ream checks for monitoring glass homogeneity
Analyzes glass defects utilizing the microscope
Assures instrumentation is calibrated.
Records data via hard copy and electronic media for record retention and data analysis.
Communicates quality concerns and provides statistical data as necessary
Performs miscellaneous related duties
We are looking for a Quality Control Technician that will be responsible for problem solving, decision making, and supervision of all quality related activities on the shift. Understands and assures compliance with established control plans and sampling frequencies, and effectively communicates to all production departments and management any variations. Participates in departmental activities by conducting physical tests and visual check to monitor various phases of the production processes. Evaluates collected data for produce acceptability. Records data and prepares necessary reports. Required to advise the relieving Technician, in person, of the activities of the shift, current quality levels, and planned events on the next shift.
Responsible for monitoring various process and quality characteristics
Operates TRI-DA to monitor glass distortion
Operates spectrophotometer to monitor glass spectral properties
Scales to measure tonnages
Performs visual checks for internal flaws and surface nonconformances -- edge light.
Performs ream checks for monitoring glass homogeneity
Analyzes glass defects utilizing the microscope
Assures instrumentation is calibrated.
Records data via hard copy and electronic media for record retention and data analysis.
Communicates quality concerns and provides statistical data as necessary
Performs miscellaneous related duties
