2nd Shift Lab Technician - Quality

Job Duties

• Responsible for utilizing and training others on laboratory equipment use, calibration, maintenance and breakdowns. 
• Responsible for programing the chambers and determine the correct software to accurately find glitch detection of samples in test.
• Create work instructions and utilize document tracking software to complete periodic reviews.
• Program chambers corresponding with sequences to conform to required test specifications.
• Responsible for maintaining, calibrating (internal and/or outsourcing) and use of all lab machinery and equipment.
• Complete all maintenance and repairs (internal and/or outsourcing) for chambers, light lab (goniometer, vertical photometer, wire harnesses, breakdowns, etc.)
• Complete all maintenance and repairs (internal and/or outsourcing) for all our environmental, vibration and photometric fixtures.
• Responsible for completing calibrations in lab and light lab. This also includes plant items that need to be completed by an outsourced provider (Masters for cal. Equipment CCM machine, etc.)
• Complete calibrations of certified bulbs from the sphere system for light lab testing.
• Assist with fixture design for upcoming programs.
• Develop and fabricate setups for new testing (fixturing and jigs).
• Assist manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, preventative maintenance, setup techs, and quality techs with verification of suspect product.
• Perform the majority of PV, DV, ED, and PPAP testing.
• Use band saws, sander buffing wheel, drill press, and other machines to prepare or inspect product.
• Use of microscope to take photos of quality and engineering department needs.
• Read, interpret and execute tests according to customer and regulatory demands.  
• Complete all work in a safe and environmentally conscious way. Follows ISO14001 guidelines as they relate to specific job activity.
• Responsible for occasional cleaning (windows, equipment, floors), as needed.
• Utilizes Excel, Word, Power Point, Email, and various lab related systems.
• CHRF.00003 New Employee Orientation
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS Policy CEVPL.00005
• The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in
• CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.

Requirement

• Education: High School Diploma or GED. Associates degree preferred. 
• At least two years experience in manufacturing setting.
• Must be familiar with the following computer programs: Excel, Word, Power Point, and email.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and execute tests according to customer and regulatory requirements.
• Maintains a positive and cooperative attitude throughout workday.
• Discusses work-place issues with supervisors, managers, and co-workers in a respectful manner looking for positive solutions.
• Communicates any issues relating to the job with the previous/next shift.

Working Conditions

• Availability to work subject to manufacturing needs
• Exposed to manufacturing hazards
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Manufacturing setting & environment
• Office setting & environment
• Overtime availability
• Physically Demanding (i.e. Capacity to lift weights up to 50lbs)
• Use of PPE’s