Shift Technical Specialist (Quality Lab Technician)

SUMMARY

Perform testing for products being produced and incoming raw materials.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Always uses safe work practices and report any hazardous conditions or unsafe acts.
2. Wears all required PPE
3. Coordinates and performs testing for PRI inspector when necessary.
4. Run all testing procedures in accordance with the specification and frequencies that are required.
5. Enter all testing data into AQ system
6. Enter required data on control charts
7. Assist operations and maintenance in identifying and communicating any quality or process issues. This will be key.
8. Use data driven decisions to help the Technical, Operations and Maintenance department become more proactive rather than reactive.
9. Learn and understand the Mat Break and POP software
10. Assists with customer complaints
11. Train operations employees on quality aesthetics and testing procedures.
12. Monitor lab supplies and make a request for more when needed.
13. Understand Nuclear Weight Gauge calibration process.
14. Troubleshoot all quality related parts of our process.
15. Responsible for testing protocols and product collection during specified trials.
16. Complete knowledge of raw material specifications
17. Complete knowledge of all finished product specifications
18. Records and maintains technical department Quality Shift Notes.
19. Troubleshooting and support for Granville personnel, Toledo personnel and other OC personnel
20. Always keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly
21. Works with operations shift supervisor and maintenance technician to form shift NLT team
22. Performs other miscellaneous duties as directed.
23. Wears all PPE required
24. Always maintain good housekeeping in work area

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Must have the ability to multi-task
• Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
• Must work well in team environment as well as work independently with minimal supervision
• Must have the ability to do basic mathematical calculations

COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE COMPENTENCIES

The employee must be able to:

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  • Log on to company computer system
  • Check e-mail
  • Create, reply to e-mail
  • Microsoft applications - Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  
  
  
  

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Pass drug screen at prior to employment
• Acceptable background check
• Pass pre-employment physical

Bonus but not required experience

• Previous manufacturing experience
• Ability to read a tape measure down to the 16ths.