QA Lab Technician

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High school Diploma or GED

Career Readiness Certification (CRC)

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:

None required

ESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:

This position operates laboratory equipment, acts as a liaison between manufacturing, maintenance, and engineering; works on continual improvement projects, CTRs, NSTRs, Process Audits and assist with product development; assist with inventory, trains operators and fills in for other operators when needed. May function as lead when supervisor is absent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Seeks to continually improve test processes (Root Cause Analysis, Correction and Preventions)
• Implement critical knowledge transfer and communication processes with operators.
• Responsible for management and coordination of all testing activities including Routine Testing, NSTRs, Raw Material, etc.
• Coaches and supports team whenever needed.
• Responsible for creating CTRs, conducting Process Audits and Internal Audits
• Provides continuous review and recommendations for improvement of processes related to QA
• Understand various Calibration functions.
• Work with UL inspector monthly to ensure that we are in compliance.
• Create Purchase Requisitions when new tooling or equipment is needed.
• Assist in new Hire Orientation (Measuring Devices Section).
• Conduct production qualifications

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must have qualifications in both 2801 and 2901 QA labs
• Must be self-directed and possess strong analytical skills and communication skills.
• Must have a working knowledge of SAP.
• 3-5 years’ experience in the manufacturing of control and instrumentation cable or power cable laboratory setting.
• Leadership training

Note: The QA Lab Technician will not lose department seniority when accepting this position.

COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

• OJT - Manufacturing Software programs – SAP
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Excel, Word)
• Must be knowledgeable of Laboratory Equipment

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform routine testing in both labs when needed; understand verbal or written instructions, provide verbal or written information to others, work continuous shift if requested, work scheduled or unscheduled overtime if requested, maintain a good attendance and punctuality record, follow all safety rules and maintain housekeeping in area of responsibility, and work well with others. Working nights may be required. Must be flexible to rotate shifts on short notice.

This position requires significant standing and walking while completing job tasks during the normal workday. Kneeling, squatting, bending, pushing, and pulling are occasionally necessary. Occasional collection of water samples when weather permits. May have to inspect reels in Inclement Weather.

SCOPE OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.