Quality Technician - 1st Shift

We are looking for a candidate who can work 1st shift. The hours will be 6am - 2pm CST.

Purpose:

Technicians are directly responsible for ensuring that products meet established standards of quality including reliability, usability, and performance.

Key responsibilities:

• Performs tests at various stages of production process to determine whether material meet prescribed formulas and standards in order to maintain quality and reliability of products.
• Draws sample to be tested at specified stages in production process.
• Sets up and performs standardized tests to determine physical properties.
• Determines conformity to prescribed formulas and standards, and documents deviations.
• Makes routine adjustments or notifies appropriate personnel.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all quality tests and inspections.
• Maintains test equipment.
• Identify and troubleshoot quality issues and non-conformances; recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with production teams to implement quality control measures during manufacturing processes.
• Participate in the development and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for quality control.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Provide training and support to other laboratory personnel.
• Records test data.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Key Result Areas:

• Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist chemist in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of materials.
• Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment.
• Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as grinding, cleaning of glasswork, and sample preparation.
• Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas.
• Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards — using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required.

• An associate's or bachelor's degree is desirable, but not required.

• Three to five years related experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment. 

• Testing experience, able to come to conclusions, refer complex problems to supervisor. 

• Working knowledge of Word and Excel.  

• Basic knowledge of blueprint reading and ability to use various measuring devices are preferred.

• Ability and willingness to do shift work. 

• Pass appropriate in-house task test(s).

Environmental Conditions:

• General working environment for refractory operation (Heat and noise exposure). There is no climate control in most working areas.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; Must be able to, bend, climb stairs, walk and stand for long periods of time.  Must be able to wear a respirator

The Quality Technician will report to the Quality Manager. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, education and location.