Quality Operations Technician

POSITION PURPOSE 

The role of the Quality Operations Technician is to ensure that all processing cut-to-length products (as well as other products as required) are properly tested in the mechanical test lab and conform to the ordered customer requirements and/or applicable governing specifications in a safe, timely and efficient manner. This position requires both working in an operational, hands-on capacity as well as working in a maintenance capacity in the assigned Laboratory. In addition, administrative duties will be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Sets up and prepares samples per the set standards and procedures using bandsaws, CNC milling equipment and various other equipment.
Ensures products are tested according to the priority established by SSAB operations/sales departments by daily confirming shipping orders and prepares the appropriate tests.
Performs required testing from test specimens using Tensile Test machine, Charpy V-Notch Test machine and various other testing equipment.
Enters lab test results into computer database to create certificates for products to be released and shipped.
Identifies product on hold and resolves hold reasons. Maintains proper documentation and file as required.
Ensures all products shipped meet customer requirements and/or governing specifications with respect to grade and provides accurate information to appropriate personnel on products which are unreleased.
Reviews and makes recommendations to cross apply product by retesting, reviews customer specifications and certifies the cross applied product.
Traces and expedites materials that require testing.
Ensures routine maintenance and general upkeep of the lab equipment and work area is completed.
Performs any required re-testing, or other special testing as assigned.
Performs equipment preventive maintenance (clean, grease, coolant replacement, tooling/blade changes, change lubricants, and make necessary adjustments to equipment).
Verifies supply levels are adequate to operate all equipment and orders operating supplies as needed through the purchasing system.
Completes all production paperwork, perform administrative duties to support laboratory operations, and enter physical testing data results into a computer as needed,
Assist sales and operations on product dispositioning and the release of material (including on hold product).

QUALIFICATIONS

Competencies and Experience

Required: 

Ability to read and interpret documents
Ability to work in a team environment
Good verbal and written communication skills

Preferred:

Three to five years of experience in a manufacturing environment (especially in the temper leveling and cut-to-length field).

Good applied technology experience with cutting and milling equipment.

Understanding of ISO 9001 and ASTM standards.

Education 

Required: 

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred:

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES / DIRECT REPORTS

No direct reports.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The employee will frequently be required to:

Sit, stand, walk, alternating up to 8 hours at a time
Use both hands for grasping, handling, gripping and feeling textures and temperatures
Lift and/or move up to 10 lbs

The employee will occasionally be required to:

Balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb
Bend, twist at waist level, reach at and/or above shoulder level and below waist level
Push, pull, lift, and/or carry items weighing less than 50 pounds

The position requires the following vision and hearing capabilities:

Vision at near, mid and far range and peripheral vision and depth perception
Talking and hearing in person, on a radio, and/or in group settings

The employee will be required to use the following machines or tools:

Desktop computer
Hand tools
Floor mounted jib crane
Propane or Electric Forklift
HAAS Machining Center
Electric Band Saws
Misc. Testing Equipment

The employee will work in the following conditions:

Around equipment in motion
Amid noise
While wearing personal protective / safety equipment to prevent injury from noise and environmental hazards
Around moving trucks and industrial mobile equipment

POSITION TYPE – WORK HOURS - TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Position is full time, non-exempt
Candidate must be flexible to work OT to aide in expediting material release when needed.