What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Lab Technician - 3rd Shift position at Quanex IG Systems Inc.?
Quanex is looking for a Quality Assurance Technician - 3rd Shift to join our team in Cambridge, Ohio.
We have an exciting opportunity for someone interested in conducting experiments and testing that will ensure we produce an outstanding product for our customers. This position will be responsible for the assurance of product quality through the completion of lab tests, maintenance of the lab environment, and management of certificates of analysis. (COA).
We Offer You!
- Competitive Pay and Benefits
- Training & Development opportunities
- 401K Match w/ 2-year vesting period
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- Wellness & Fitness Resources
- Dynamic Culture & People - just to name a few!
What’s attractive about the Quality Assurance Technician position?
- Small department with a huge impact on the success of the company
- Visibility and access to leaders in the company
- Working closely with members out on the production floor.
- Financially sound company with opportunity for movement.
What Success Looks Like:
- Complete daily Quality Assurance testing of bulk materials and finished products. Report results and communicate nonconformance to the appropriate parties.
- Ensure required samples are overnighted to Solon for additional testing
- Properly operate, maintain, and when necessary, calibrate lab test equipment, order consumable lab supplies and maintain an appropriate inventory.
- Maintain the QA lab and lab storage area is kept clean and organized to ensure safety and productivity and to present a positive image to visitors.
- Receive and approve Certificates of Analysis (COA’s) for all incoming raw materials. Report non conformances to the appropriate product group leader.
- Contact suppliers when product arrives without accompanying COA’S
- Log incoming COA test data in MS Excel for tracking and trending purposes.
- Utilize test results to create outgoing product COA’S for customers.
- Provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
- Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems related to job responsibilities.
- Knowledge of Globally Harmonized System (GHS) and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Ability to succeed within a team environment to achieve production goals and objectives.
Your Credentials:
- One or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment
- High School or GED preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Communication Skills, written and verbal
- Willing to work overtime including weekends
- Close visual work required.
- Ability to read information in a variety of formats
The hourly wage for this position $18.70 per hour, commensurate with experience; $1.00 shift differential
About Quanex, A Part of Something Bigger
Quanex (NYSE: NX) is a global, publicly traded manufacturing company primarily serving OEMs in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, refrigeration and outdoor products markets. We are A Part of Something Bigger by improving the performance and aesthetics of end products through continuous innovation, helping customers achieve greater production efficiencies, dedication to giving back to communities where we operate, producing shareholder value and helping our employees learn, grow, and thrive. Learn more at Quanex.com.
Skills
Preferred- Communication
- Customer Focus
- Dependability
- Team Oriented
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
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