Quality Technician

ROLE DEFINITION

Lithium-Ion Quality Lab Technician

SCOPE & AUTHORITY

The scope of work shall include all Piney Flats site LI Quality System processes

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• The Position reports to the LI Quality Manager

• Direct reports: None

LAB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for collecting QC lab samples per control plans.

• Prepare samples and conduct various physical testing per control plans in QC lab.

• Conducts testing to ensure product quality as assigned by Quality Manager

• Assists in evaluation and resolution of customer complaints and returned material.

• Maintains inventories of materials needed for Quality Control testing.

• Maintains cleanliness of equipment, supplies, work area and calibrate equipment as needed.

• Makes written/verbal releases of tested materials to production or management, according to established quality control policies.

• Compiles summaries of test results for inclusion in regular departmental reporting.

• Other projects and duties as assigned by Quality Supervisor or Quality Manager.

PRODUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in set-up or approving production gages per Quality Standards.

• Assists in auditing packaged material prior to shipment to ensure label is correct and packaging meets specs. Approves acceptable cartons.

• Mindful of cost reduction needs and contributes where possible without sacrificing quality.

• Assists in collecting, measuring and recording data for Certificates of Conformance.

Issues period rework report. (Scrap, Rework)

• Assists with final audit acceptance sampling per control plans on LI Separator material as it is produced. Assists with final audit acceptance sampling per control plans

• Performs routine process Quality audits as assigned by QC Manager.

Safety ES&H

• Understand the importance of conformance to the environmental policy procedures and the requirements of the EMS.

• Understand the environmental impacts associated with their work activities and the environmental benefits of improved personal performance.

• Understand their role in achieving conformance with the environmental policy, relevant procedures, and the requirements of the EMS, including emergency preparedness and response

• Understand the potential consequences of deviation from specified operating procedures.

• Comply with all environmental, safety, and health rules, policies, and programs established by the company to the extent of training received.

• Immediately, report any accidents and releases to the Supervisor

• Recognize that adhering to job responsibilities and procedures regarding environmental, health, and safety is a condition of employment.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand for a period of time, walk routinely on the production floor as well as moving about in an office and laboratory environment.

• Frequently required to bend, reach and sit.

• Occasionally climbing, pulling/pushing, stooping/kneeling and twisting. Some physical lifting involved generally < 50lbs.

Education and Experience

Two Year Associate Degree (AS) along with Certified ASQ Quality Technician preferred, or High School Diploma/G.E.D, along with three (3) years relevant lab experience.