Quality Lab Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Perform inspection of materials, physical and mechanical testing of products, metallographic and image analysis, and other related quality control activities or projects as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Log jobs and performs duties as defined (FIFO) unless otherwise directed. Coordinate sample preparation, perform and monitor chemical analysis and testing of products – ICP, LECO, GDMS and other testing as required. Prepare reports and notify supervisor of results.
• Work from industry and customer specification, manuals, sales orders, purchase and work orders, internal work instructions, and other written and verbal instructions.
• Sample, inspect, evaluate and disposition raw materials, including the coordination of outsourced testing as required. Document results and archive samples including internal testing as per Company retention requirements.
• Data entry, results recording, maintaining quality data bases. Analyze data as directed (IE Trend Analysis, SPC, etc.)
• Complies with all HES requirements.
• Capability to interact with other software programs as required/trained. Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with ability to adjust workload based upon changing priorities. Self-motivated.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years related experience or an associate degree in a technical field with 3 years related experience is required.
• 2-4 years’ experience with laboratory testing, with knowledge of operations and methods.
• Related experience is most desirably analytical chemical analysis experience. However, chemical manufacturing experience, including weighing, mixing, sampling, and packaging processes will be considered. Demonstrated ability to work safely with hazardous materials is required.
• Good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint Ability to communicate proficiently both orally and in writing using the English language.
• Maintain regular, prompt and reliable attendance to ensure that the manufacturing of products is not jeopardized.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Position requires direct contact on the manufacturing floor and requires ambulation
• Work time is spent in a factory environment where temperatures fluctuate Moderate lifting and exertion is required.

“The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.”

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Multiple Locations