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 with ongoing conformance testing of materials, validation of production processes, and product disposition. Testing may include raw materials, resin-compounded batches, prepreg, and laminate based on production schedules and requests from internal or external customers. The position performs inspections and tests, records results and material dispositions, and coordinates testing with shipping and finishing to support on-time laminate shipments. The role also involves operating and maintaining etching and exhaust-scrubbing equipment, handling chemicals and waste, conducting quality audits and basic failure analysis, and following safety and quality requirements. The schedule is 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Wednesday through Friday, plus 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 proficiency in English reading, writing, and verbal communication.
Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per shift, with frequent bending, reaching, and grasping.
Ability to lift, pull, or push up to 50 pounds.
For internal eligibility: completion of the 90-day new-hire or newly transferred probationary period and no more than 3 attendance points.
Basic Microsoft Excel experience is required for internal eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Prior Quality experience.
Prior SAP experience.
Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Visually inspect and test 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 retained samples according to the sample-retain retention policy.
Perform weekly and semi-annual preventive maintenance on etching equipment.
Troubleshoot etcher or scrubber equipment at a basic level.
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 knowledge of IPC laminate and prepreg standards, including IPC 4101 and IPC 4103, to inspection, testing, and requirements.
Conduct quality audits on customer orders before final packaging.
Process data using quality-lab forms and logs, including electronic logs and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
Enter quality data, including inspection and test results, into SAP.
Place non-conforming material on hold using defined systems and quarantine the material.
Perform rudimentary failure analysis of non-conforming products.
Coordinate testing and inspection with shipping and finishing departments to help ensure on-time delivery of laminate shipments.
Perform internal audits as required.
Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
Maintain cleanliness of assigned work areas, including equipment, tools, and work surfaces.
Perform filing and document retrieval as needed.
Participate in training, continuous-improvement events, special projects, and other assigned duties.
Use Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to improve processes.
Assist other operators to ensure timely product shipment.
Follow applicable safety policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws, and Isola quality standards.