QA Lab Technician (D Shift) - Chandler

isola•Chandler, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Isola is hiring a QA Lab Technician to support the Quality department at its Chandler, Arizona location. The role performs ongoing conformance testing of materials to validate production processes and determine product disposition. Testing may include raw materials, resin-compounded batches, prepreg, and laminate, according to production schedules and requests from internal or external customers. The technician inspects and tests laminates and prepreg, prepares laminate samples using etching equipment and chemicals, maintains sample retains, and performs preventive maintenance and basic troubleshooting of etching and exhaust-scrubbing equipment. The role also supports chemical and waste handling, product audits, quality documentation and data entry, nonconformance control, basic failure analysis, and coordination with shipping and finishing teams. The technician follows applicable safety and quality requirements and participates in training, continuous improvement, special projects, and other assigned duties. The scheduled shift is 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Wednesday through Friday and every other Saturday. Overtime, extended shifts, and weekend work are required. Compensation is $22.25 per hour plus a $3.25 per hour shift differential.

Requirements

Strong English verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and proficiency in English reading, writing, and verbal communication.
Basic Microsoft Excel experience is required for internal eligibility.
Internal candidates must complete the 90-day new-hire or newly transferred probationary period and have no more than 3 attendance points.

Nice To Haves

Prior Quality experience.
Prior SAP experience.
Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Perform visual inspections and tests of laminates according to established procedures, methods, and requirements, and recommend disposition of tested products.
Use etching equipment and chemicals to remove copper from laminates in preparation for testing and inspection.
Test prepreg, including aged material, customer retests, and requests from Operations.
Manage storage of sample retains according to the sample-retention policy.
Perform weekly and semi-annual preventive maintenance on etching equipment.
Perform basic troubleshooting of etcher or scrubber equipment.
Perform weekly preventive maintenance on exhaust-scrubbing equipment.
Handle chemical drums and waste totes using a forklift; store hazardous and non-hazardous waste properly; and load and unload trucks with waste and chemicals.
Apply working knowledge of IPC laminate and prepreg standards, including IPC 4101 and IPC 4103, to inspection, testing, and material requirements.
Perform quality audits on customer orders before final packaging.
Process material-disposition data using applicable forms and logs, including electronic logs and MS Excel spreadsheets.
Enter quality data, including inspection and test results, into SAP.
Place nonconforming material on hold using defined systems and quarantine the material.
Perform rudimentary failure analysis of nonconforming products.
Coordinate testing and inspection with Shipping and Finishing to help ensure on-time delivery of laminate shipments.
Perform internal audits as required.
Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
Maintain the cleanliness of assigned work areas, including equipment, tools, and work surfaces.
Perform filing and document retrieval as needed.
Participate in training, continuous-improvement events, and special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.
Use Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to improve processes.
Assist other operators to help ensure timely product shipment.
Follow safety policies and procedures in accordance with company policies and local, state, and federal laws, and adhere to Isola quality standards.