Manufacturing Quality Lab Technician (Night Shift)

Fitesa Simpsonville Inc•Simpsonville, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This Manufacturing Quality Lab Technician role supports product quality by testing materials produced on manufacturing lines, documenting results, and identifying any out-of-specification products. The position works closely with production teams to ensure products meet customer specifications, maintain accurate records, and help drive quality improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency
Statistical Analysis skills with the ability to establish and audit against goals
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Experience with databases and tracking software
Self-motivated and able to work with a minimal amount of daily supervision
Thorough knowledge of the occupation hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties.
Familiar with air and water pollution control technology and federal, state and community regulatory agency workings
Ability to convert between metric and English units
Ability to read and interpret operations documents, product and customer specifications
Data analysis skills (average, range, standard deviation)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of manufacturing experience, including at least two (2) years in a laboratory environment
Demonstrated familiarity with manufacturing processes or equipment preferably of polymer industry
Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach and train others
High School diploma required; additional training a plus
Three (3) years of manufacturing experience, including at least two (2) years in a laboratory environment

Responsibilities

Keep lab area neat and clean, maintaining OLA (5S) standards
Test material coming out of the main extrusion lines and slitter machines. Follow sampling plan procedure, ensuring material is tested according to customer specification requirements.
Enter lab results into ERP system for product traceability.
Create substandard reports for non-conforming material. Ensure defective products are properly segregated.
Follow process control strategy for lab properties.
Communicate with the shop floor about testing results and out of spec material.
Conduct physical inspections of floor and lab samples for defect detection.
Perform extra testing as required.
Communicate with off and on-coming lab technician to ensure proper handoff
Manage retains and inventory of hand sheet samples when required.
Assist operating teams as needed to improve quality.
All other duties as assigned.