QA Lab Technician (C 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, operates and performs basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on etching and exhaust-scrubbing equipment, handles chemicals and hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and records quality results in electronic logs and SAP. The role also supports audits, nonconformance handling, failure analysis, coordination with shipping and finishing, and continuous improvement activities. Employees must follow company safety and quality policies and applicable local, state, and federal laws. The schedule is 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, plus every other Wednesday. Overtime, including extended shifts and weekend work, may be required. Compensation is $22.25 per hour.

Requirements

Strong English verbal and written communication skills, including proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Basic Microsoft Excel experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior quality experience.
Prior SAP experience.
Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

Perform visual inspection and testing 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 sample-retain storage 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; 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 requirements.
Perform quality audits on customer orders before final packaging.
Record material disposition using applicable forms and logs, including electronic logs such as Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
Enter quality data, including inspection and test results, into SAP.
Place nonconforming material on hold using defined systems and quarantine it.
Perform rudimentary failure analysis of nonconforming products.
Coordinate testing and inspection flow 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 cleanliness of assigned work areas, 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 support timely product shipment.
Follow safety policies and procedures and adhere to Isola quality standards.