2nd Shift Lab Technician - Quality

Flex-N-Gate • Grand Rapids, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
Summary
This position is responsible for carefully and accurately perform validation and conformance testing, per customer or regulatory test specifications. The role understands and makes reports with photos, explaining the requirements and results.

Requirements

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees