Quality Control Laboratory Technician (Cordova, IL)

3M•Us, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides an opportunity to transition from other private, public, government or military experience to a 3M career. As a Quality Control Laboratory Technician (Cordova, IL), you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by: Support product quality, product development, process scale-ups, or production processes by learning and performing elementary tests, measurements, and tasks for experimentation and/or production. The technician will also gain understanding and assist in the development of quality standards and test procedures in order to inspect materials, in-process, or final products to ensure 3M quality standards are met. This position is a 12 hour shift rotating position at the Cordova plant.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED or higher from an accredited institution completed and verified prior to start.
Minimum of one (1) year of quality control technician experience.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Responsibilities of this position may include direct and/or indirect physical or logical access to information, systems, technologies subjected to the regulations/compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.
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Failure to provide the necessary information in this regard will result in our inability to consider you further for this particular position.

Nice To Haves

Associates/Two Year Technical degree from an accredited institution.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a chemical operator, laboratory technician or combination of both.
Understanding of basic concepts of measurement systems, testing, and calibration.
Working knowledge of the basic quality tools (check sheets, process flow diagrams, cause-and-effect, histograms, Pareto charts, scatter diagrams, run charts) and general awareness of a consistent problem-solving methodology, such as the "7 Step Problem Solving Method".
Experience working with diverse team including external partners
Ability to communicate regularly and effectively on test results and observations.
Detail oriented.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Conducting analysis of samples with minimal supervision and report results.
Supporting QC lab process improvement initiatives.
Supporting product validations and optimizations.
Utilizing LIMS and other Computer Systems.
Documenting all test results.
Maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Participating in quality improvement programs.
Maintaining/improving testing cycle times for QC.
Other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Safety is a core value at 3M. All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.