Job Summary:
Seeking a highly motivated individual who ready to increase our Lab and QA presence at Engineered Profiles. This role will have dual responsibilities of a Lab Technician and QA Technician. Initially it is expected that this new position will spend approximately 50% in each role. It is expected that over time this position will evolve to 75% - 100% Lab Technician. The initial focus of this role will be:
- Responsible for the inspection of components, assemblies, and finished products.
- Responsible for incoming inspection and certification of raw materials.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lab Technician
- Testing incoming materials in a timely manner and communicating any issues to production, quality, and purchasing
- Calibration and Gauge Management
- Assist production with material related problems. This includes sampling existing material on Hold/Non Conform to quickly identify material suitable for production
- Maintenance of all lab equipment
- Other duties as assigned
QA Technician
- Perform visual and dimensional inspections of in-process and finished product and assemblies.
- Provide input for inspection methods and improvements related to the job
- Assist quality and engineering in investigations of process related quality issues
- Provide samples and communication to QA and Production Management concerning quality issues when required
- Develop or improve standard work to support both QA and Production.
- Must have an understanding of customer expectations and have the ability to make decisions based on related information.
- Other duties as assigned
Skills, Qualifications, Education and/or Relevant Experience:
- Prior QA experience or knowledge
- Mechanical aptitude or experience with lab equipment
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate upwardly to top management and downward to a wide range of audiences
- Strong computer skills to include: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
- Excellent problem solving abilities and mathematical aptitude
- Must be self-directed and motivated and able to multi-task in fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment
- Precise and articulate written and oral communication. Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations and demonstrates individual and group presentation skills
- Work schedule flexibility, with advance notice, to accommodate needs of the business
- 2 year associates degree is preferred but not required
Physical/Mental Demands:
- Able to lift 40 to 70 pounds regularly
- Extended periods of standing and walking required
- Able to work with various materials including fine powders
- Able to perceive color accurately
- Able to climb ladders periodically to perform material trials
- Able to handle multiple tasks and time sensitive work that can change rapidly