Quality Control Laboratory Technician (Cordova, IL)

3M•Cordova, IL

2d•$71,721 - $87,660•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, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative people around the world. You will 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.
Ability to communicate regularly and effectively on test results and observations.
Detail oriented.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

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

Responsibilities

Conduct analysis of samples with minimal supervision and report results.
Support QC lab process improvement initiatives.
Support product validations and optimizations.
Utilize LIMS and other Computer Systems.
Document all test results.
Maintenance of laboratory equipment.
Participate in quality improvement programs.
Maintain/improve testing cycle times for QC.
Other duties as assigned.
Comply with corporate policies, procedures and security standards while performing assigned duties.
Contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) culture by following safety policies, identifying hazards, and engaging in continuous improvement.