What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Lab Technician position at Elgen Staffing?
Our client, a nationwide manufacturer of commercial plastic products, has an immediate need for an experienced Quality Assurance Lab Technician, to join their winning team in Plattsburgh.
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
Our candidate of choice will responsible for performing functional testing on products, including but not limited to measuring, recording data, and analyzing data, and be responsible for maintaining a high-quality environment within the manufacturing area by overseeing and ensuring compliance with current Food Safety Guidelines, Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures through periodic inspections and monitoring of process controls in all applicable areas of the manufacturing operation.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
Accept accountability for safety
Promote and participate in 5S initiatives
Measure using a smart scope (OGP), FTIR, calipers and micrometers; record data, and assess / evaluate data
Write computer programs as required for optical gauging machine or SPC program to obtain and interpret data
Make recommendations for dimensional adjustment, or blueprint changes with Engineering
Perform functional testing of CRC product to include strip torque, de-shelling, and free spin analysis
Perform visual inspections of submitted samples
Assist with material testing for raw materials (FTIR, melt flow, color spectrophotometry, etc…)
Notify appropriate departments of the need for changes in dimensions or process
Annual review of Standard Operating Procedures and Work instructions. Update as required
Evaluation and review of Customer Specifications
Notify appropriate departments of material lot changes
Respond to customer requests for quality lab data and assist in troubleshooting customer complaint samples
Maintain calibration procedure and make sure all MRP’s tooling and gauging are properly calibrated with traceability to the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
Ensure lab procedures and work instructions are up to date and accurate
Answer questions regarding these procedures to ISO or customer auditors
Filing of records
Participate in internal audit program through weekly and monthly GMP and process audits
KEY REQUIREMENTS :
High School diploma or GED
2 years manufacturing experience
Experience using calipers, micrometers, smart scope, or other measuring devices
Knowledge of Injection Molding operation is recommended
General computer knowledge with experience in excel and word. Computer programming experience is a plus.
Dexterity and preciseness required to conduct visual and test inspections
Good organizational, communication, and writing skills
Basic Math and Statistics experience is encouraged
Vocational Training or experience
Please apply today to be one of the first people considered for this position!
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