Quality Operations Technician
Job 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.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Ensures that specified procedures for the preparation of samples are being used and does calibration on required equipment on a prescribed schedule.
- 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: Education and Experience:
Required Education:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
Preferred Education:
- Associate or Bachelor’s Degree
Required Experience:
- Ability to read and interpret documents
- Must possess strong computer skills and have good working knowledge with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Experience with other PC based data acquisition tools a Plus.
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Experience:
- 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.
Working conditions:
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
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
- No Direct reports
Position Type – Work Hours – Travel Requirements:
- Position is full time, non-exempt
- This is a 1st Shift position working (5) 8 hour shifts (6 am – 2:30 pm, Mon - Fri).
- Candidate must be flexible to work OT to aide in expediting material release when needed.
Autres détails
- Type de paie Salaire
- Minneapolis, Minnesota, États-Unis
- St. Paul -SS, 2500 West County Rd B, Roseville, Minnesota, États-Unis d’Amérique