Intermediate Quality Technician

Vibrantz Corporation•Cleveland, OH

About The Position

About Vibrantz Technologies Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz’s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees’ heads and hands and – uniquely – their hearts. Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai. For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com . Location Cleveland, OH Total Rewards We offer comprehensive total rewards packages including base pay, variable incentive programs, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life & disability and variety of well-being resources that meet the needs of our diverse workforce. Union benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining unit agreement. $0.00 - $0.00 Vibrantz is committed to maintaining pay transparency in accordance with applicable laws and best practices. Compensation for this position will be determined based on a combination of factors, including education, professional certifications, relevant experience, and other job-related considerations permitted by law.

Requirements

High school diploma, some college chemistry preferred
Ability to use a calculator and/or Excel spreadsheet to determine test results
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, stand/sit for extended periods of time, and be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment such as respirator, gloves, safety glasses and lab coats.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 2 years of Quality testing and analysis
Knowledge of elementary principles, practices and techniques of chemical, physical and electrical testing is desirable.
Some experience in statistics (SPC, DOE, etc.) preferred
Knowledge of Minitab and NWA a plus

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of chemical and physical tests on products, intermediates, and raw materials.
Log all results.
Document all non-conforming results.
Perform all required calibrations and control methods for the laboratory.
Participate in all Safety trainings, programs, and initiatives.
Champion Safety amongst the plant personnel and always be a role model for Safety.
Follow written work instructions and procedures which detail how to perform the test procedures and calibrations.
Maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring all required calibrations and controls are performed.
When issues arise, work with Quality Engineer and Quality Manager to resolve issues.
Assist Quality Manager with completing customer reports, certificates of analysis, audit reports and management of change documentation.
Perform weekly Safety inspections as assigned.
Run additional tests, as directed by the Quality Manager, to help resolve customer complaints.
Participate in new instrumentation validation, collecting necessary data for studies.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve lab operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
Clearly communicate laboratory issues with Quality Management.
Multitask and adjust to changing priorities as directed by Quality Manager or Supply Chain to ensure OTIF plant goals are met.
Support Manufacturing Operations as directed by Management.
Other duties as assigned.