Quality Lab Technician

Quality Lab Technician

At Chromalox, part of Spirax Group, we build
advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial
heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we do it
better and have been doing it longer than anyone else.

Chromalox
started with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer
invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced
thermal technology that launched an entire industry.

That
pioneering, innovative spirit continues today. Built on opportunity and
innovation, Chromalox has grown to serve more global markets and industries. We
excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts
at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce
operating costs.

Join us as
we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role:

The Quality Lab Technician develops documents and performs
sampling, testing, calibration/verification, and in-process auditing
activities. Additionally, they maintain records for calibrated instruments
and defective equipment reports, request quotes for equipment repair, and write
purchase requests for equipment and services.

The Quality Lab Technician will help Develop and maintain
Quality Metrics and Quality Records while performing preventive maintenance
tasks for lab equipment. Acts as liaison between QA and Production
Departments.

The Quality Lab Technician is a key player in our
problem-solving team. They receive and assist in processing Material Return
Authorizations (MRAs), using their expertise to make informed decisions and
ensure the smooth operation of our processes.

Your Responsibilities:

• Independently
  observes, measures, tests, analyzes, or otherwise inspects and verifies
  raw materials and finished products to ensure specifications are met.
  
• Assists
  Quality Manager in identifying non-conformance causes and assists in
  non-conformance dispositioning by utilizing skills and technical
  research.
  
• Completes
  Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCM).
  
• Use
  test equipment such as a Multimeter, Thermogravimetric Analyzer,
  Differential Scanning Calorimeter, Moisture Analyzer, Melt Flow Indexer,
  Tensile Tester, Precision Scales, HiPot Tester, and MegaOhm Meter to
  verify functional conformance of products and/or raw material components.
  
• Use
  generalized or specific QC/Engineering test instructions, procedures,
  schematics, and layout drawings to check, test, and inspect components and
  finished products.
  
• Use
  micrometers, calipers, and pin/plug gauges to inspect dimensional
  parameters and verify instruments.
  Completes
  required portions of the various inspection forms and reports while
  performing inspection and test procedures.
  
• Keeps
  Quality Manager informed of fundamental quality issues.
  
• Makes
  suggestions for improvements or corrections.
  
• Other
  duties are assigned through identified and established process
  improvements.

Requirements:

• Some
  formal trade or technical school is desirable, but applicable experience
  will be considered.
  
• Analytical
  lab experience preferred, including working knowledge of lab equipment.
  
• Demonstrated
  capabilities for numerical calculations, reading and understanding
  technical instructions, and interpreting technical drawings, tables, and
  graphs.
  
• Ability
  to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid
  conclusions.
  
• Prior
  experience using various test equipment; knowledge of mechanical measuring
  gauges.
  
• Knowledge
  and experience in various computer software applications, including
  Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
  
• Proven
  working experience: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing using
  whole numbers, common fractions, proportions, and decimals.
  
• Understand
  the various measuring devices to meet drawing dimensions and
  specifications.
  
• Knowledge
  of measuring and calculating all units of measure, utilizing
  conversions when necessary.
  
• Experience
  reading and interpreting documents such as blueprints, work orders, work
  instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance
  instructions, and procedure manuals.
  
• Good
  verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
  
• Work
  requires continual attention to detail in following through, establishing
  priorities, and meeting deadlines.