Quality Appraisal Specialist (5165)

Ahlstrom-Munksjö•Windsor Locks, CT

70d

About The Position

You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth. Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere! We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!? Responsible during the shift for the QC laboratory during shift. Perform the physical, attribute and raw material testing in order to assess the quality characteristics of products manufactured on the production machines. Provide communication and instructions to Manufacturing, Converting and support areas regarding disposition of non-conforming product. This testing is performed to assist with the manufacturing control of products and to measure their conformance to established specifications.

Requirements

High school or equivalent.
At least 4 years of previous quality testing and inspection experience preferred.
Familiarity using personal computers required, preferably Windows products. Ability to use and understand Optimill systems(CarelLab, CarelMill, Ahlflow).
Capable of utilizing the safe and proper procedures when using laboratory testing instruments and equipment.
Able to multitask and prioritize
Basic math skills required.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing experience preferred.
Understanding of AM and SOU grades

Responsibilities

Participates in physical, attribute, and raw material testing required to assess the quality of products manufactured on the production machines.
Utilizes and calibrates lab testing equipment correctly.
Interprets Grade specifications adequately with little or no assistance.
obtain samples at the production machines, which involves use of a knife
Accepts or places product on Quality Hold, based on test results and specified properties.
Insures accurate documentation of worksheets and reports.
Attends training to maintain laboratory performance and to insure compliance with requirements.
Assures conformance to site safety and environmental procedures. Maintains the laboratory as outlined in standards. Adheres to safety procedures in all other departments and areas on site.
Perform attribute inspections as required
Performs various specialized testing, projects, or auditing duties as assigned.