Inspector I

Albany International Corp.•Salt Lake City, UT

About The Position

The Materials Testing Laboratory Technician provides quality testing support to Receiving and Production, helping ensure received and in-use materials meet internal, customer, and regulatory requirements. The technician identifies materials that do not conform to specifications and notifies appropriate personnel so required actions can be taken. The role also supports investigations by testing or evaluating products and parts to help determine root causes and actions. The technician receives test requests, schedules jobs, creates work orders, performs daily testing, and reports results to appropriate personnel. Based on test results and applicable specifications, the technician accepts or rejects product. Other duties may be assigned or requested by management. Training includes introduction training; training on Laboratory Test Procedures (LTPs), applicable Quality Procedures required by QP-7531, and customer specifications as required. Work takes place in a monitored laboratory environment and requires laboratory coats and personal protective equipment (PPE). As a Department of Defense contractor, the employer is required to hire US Persons and does not offer visa sponsorship. Offers are conditioned on successfully passing a drug test except where prohibited by state law. The employer uses E-Verify.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Experience with laboratory testing.
Experience using laboratory testing equipment such as analytical balances, furnaces, fume hoods, hardness testers, and hot plates.
Experience using measuring devices such as micrometers and calipers.
Experience with band saws, wet saws, and other small cutting equipment.
Experience using chemicals and Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
Ability to carry 25 pounds.
Attention to detail.
Good reading comprehension.
Good communication skills.
Experience with different computer software and interfaces, including Costpoint, MLS, and Microsoft Office.
Must be a US Person; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Nice To Haves

Quality experience is desirable.
Experience using universal test frames for tension and compression.
Experience using Thermo-Mechanical Analyzers (TMA).

Responsibilities

Receive test requests, schedule jobs, and create work orders.
Perform daily laboratory testing and report results to appropriate personnel.
Accept or reject product based on test results and applicable specifications.
Identify materials that do not conform to required specifications and notify appropriate personnel.
Test or evaluate products and parts for investigations to help determine root causes and actions.
Perform other duties as required and requested by management.