What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre Production Lab Tech - 1st shift position at HellermannTyton North America?
Our Pre-Production Lab Technician will:
be responsible for conducting various inspections, dimensional measurements, and performance tests to support product development, manufacturing, quality assurance, and compliance
work in a lab environment utilizing equipment including but not limited to- tensile testers, water baths, ovens, scales, force gauges, calipers, gage pins, and height gages
be responsible for documenting and communicating results as well as supporting the management of test samples
HellermannTyton is always looking for the best and brightest talent and we need you! We’re a growing, global leader in cable management and protection products, identification system and network connectivity solutions. You will work with cross-functional business units, expand your skills, build a thriving career, and become a part of a community of talented, diverse, and knowledgeable colleagues.
Essential Functions:
Read and interpret drawings.
Perform visual inspections, measurements, and mechanical tests using tensile testers, water baths, oven, scales, force gauges, calipers, gage pins, height gages, and other lab equipment as needed.
Offer suggestions or ideas for product test set ups.
Cut and cross section parts as needed.
Photograph product, test set ups, failure modes, etc.
Identify failure modes and potential root causes.
Record results, defects, deviations, etc. in detailed reports or control software.
Navigate and utilize software such as JDE, SQC Pack, and MQ1.
Help to monitor maintenance and calibration for lab equipment.
Communicate effectively and in a professional manner – both verbally and in writing.
Prepare PPAP reports.
Organize, prioritize, and multi-task daily activities to support project priorities.
Manage test samples.
Keep a clean and organized work environment.
Success in this role will require:
Detail orientated and organized.
Professional and service orientated.
Ability to work independently and in a group environment.
Basic math and computer skills.
Software skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Motivated with strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to work overtime on weekdays to meet the needs of the department and customer.
What You Bring:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
1 years of experience in product inspection and testing in a Manufacturing Quality Lab.
Experience using test and measurement equipment.
Technical/print reading skills. Knowledge of GD&T is preferred.
This job frequently requires the employee to sit, stand, crouch, bend over to lift, and walk for periods of time. This job also requires the employee to hear, talk, have good vision, and good manual dexterity.
Ability to lift/push/pull up to 50lbs.
Wearing Personal Protective Equipment is required.
