Quality Control Technical Specialist I

Ascent Industries Co•Danville, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician is responsible to perform quality testing and various laboratory functions of the Quality Control Department.

Requirements

A High School Diploma or equivalent certificate
Good communication, organizational and administrative skills
Ability to work on diverse projects independently and efficiently
Good math skills
Careful attention to detail
Operate laboratory and general office equipment
Proficiency in the use of PC hardware and software applications
Normal/corrected vision and hearing
Working knowledge of laboratory practices with ability to work efficiently and accurately with minimum supervision

Responsibilities

Ensuring the SAFETY of their work and avoiding incidents and accidents involving equipment, processes, and work areas to which this person is assigned.
Ensuring personal READINESS to carry out projects and tasks assigned to this person.
Performing quality tests on product in-process and at the final stages and determine product acceptance following established Ascent Test Methods or customer required test methods.
Making adjustments to out-of-spec product in production competently and efficiently to conform to written specifications.
Assessing incoming raw materials for suitability in production and evaluating questionable raw materials for purchase.
Manufacturing quality samples of new or existing products following the Development Chemists or established procedure.
Performing calibration procedures on Quality Control laboratory instruments when required.
Prepare reagents, standards, hazardous and reactive mixtures as necessary.
Maintaining all work order batch sheets and product retains in a numerical filing system.
Informing the Q.C. Manager of any discrepancies on a work order.
Assisting with physical inventories as directed.
Closing Work orders and entering specs on computer system.
Entering data into internal and external databases.
Coordinating and scheduling finished good shipments as directed.
Ensuring COST expectations are met or exceeded in processes assigned to this person.
Working to maximize productivity and to avoid wasting time.
Working to maximize process productivity, avoid mistakes.
Ensuring QUALITY expectations are met or exceeded in processes assigned to this person.
Carefully following all Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and tasks contained in the Quality Management System and initiating all corrective and preventive actions.
Being informed of process/product specifications, and ensuring their work conforms to them.
Operating and handling laboratory and plant equipment in a proper manner to avoid damage/deterioration.
Fully documenting operating data, activities, and events on appropriate forms and records.
Giving professional care to the appearance of all customer reports/paperwork, housekeeping and any other item that represents Ascent Chemicals to the customer or regulatory agencies.
Reporting without delay any inaccuracies or problems with written procedures, forms, and records.
Ensuring TIMELINESS of activities assigned to this person.
Knowing and following assigned priorities.
Meeting or beating schedules for completion of processes and tasks.
Reporting customer problems or schedule deviations without unnecessary delay.
Performing other duties as assigned.