The Lab Quality Control Technician is responsible for obtaining samples of materials from the Mixing Department and testing those samples for quality parameters.
Responsibilities:
Operating lab equipment as necessary to ensure successful testing of quality parameters.
Including but not limited thickness, color, gravity, and cure, etc.
Calibrate lab equipment before the beginning of each shift.
Manually record data in a correct manner to ensure accurate reports
Maintain rubber with specified ranges and retest rubber that was reclaimed by Quality Control.
Testing, investigating, and finding solutions to correct problems in physical properties, cure rate, gravity, color, and thickness.
Maintain the many different lab processes
Color master processes
Cataloging
Storing
Cross-referencing
Color Matching Samples
Quality checks
Maintain a safe and clean work area
Other duties as assigned
Essential Functions:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
Ability to accurately write or otherwise record information such that it is readily useable by coworkers, customers, vendors and others;
Ability to communicate with coworkers, customers, vendors and others.
Detailed oriented, good with basic math and able to work in team environment required.
Experience and ability to work in computer applications.
Ability to work without supervision and to make appropriate decisions.
Ability to process work with accuracy and to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to use a computer, including but not limited to its keyboard, touchpad, monitor and mouse.
Ability to accurately write or otherwise record information such that it is readily useable by coworkers, customers, vendors and others.
Ability to work with office equipment including but not limited to printers, rate books, copiers, calculators, and telephones.
Ability to work in a stationary position in usually an office environment for an extended period of time.
Physical activity includes sitting, maneuvering around out on plant floor, talking, hearing, handling, reaching, and feeling.
Ability to stoop to pick up items off of the floor.
Ability to reach above your head to obtain or place work related materials.
Ability to periodically lift and move documents, files, file folders and other materials necessary to maintain consistent workflow.
Ability to move about the office, plant and grounds as necessary to deliver and receive work related materials or to meet with coworkers, customers, vendors and others.
Must dress professionally and appropriately.
Ability to work in a safe manner and appropriate manner.