Quality Lab Tech - MD
About The Position
The Quality Lab Tech performs quality-control activities in a continuous manufacturing environment. The role requires knowledge of measurement and test equipment, calibration, data entry and analysis, quality-management-system compliance, process improvement, risk assessment, nonconforming materials and rework, sampling, inspection, auditing, and area housekeeping. The employee communicates and collaborates with supervisors and team members to support plant improvements, while working scheduled 12-hour shifts and being available for overtime, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. The position involves operating forklifts and test equipment, reading and interpreting technical and safety documents, and completing technical forms. Physical duties include lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; standing and walking for shifts of 12.5 hours or more; and bending, squatting, and kneeling. Required protective equipment includes safety eyewear, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection. The work environment may be hot, wet, or humid, with occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and vibration; noise is usually moderate.
Requirements
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts in a continuous manufacturing environment.
- Willingness to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as scheduled.
- Proficiency with using a computer.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite products.
- Ability to operate a forklift.
- Strong cross-functional communication skills.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Ability to write clear, simple sentences and complete technical forms; apply basic math concepts including estimation and spatial reasoning.
- Ability to interpret manuals, safety instructions, reports, images, graphs, and coding systems used in the work area.
- Ability to communicate effectively, respond to questions, and collaborate with supervisors and team members.
- Demonstrated responsibility, motivation to improve skills, and ability to set personal goals with actionable strategies.
- Honesty with company property and time, respectful communication, and constructive conflict resolution.
- Punctuality, composure in stressful situations, and effectiveness in a structured environment.
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; stand and walk for a 12.5-hour-or-longer shift; and bend, squat, and kneel.
- Ability to operate different styles of forklifts.
- Ability to wear and operate required safety equipment, including earplugs and safety glasses.
- Ability to read printed reports and data displayed on computer screens.
- Fine motor skills to operate tools such as chop saws, staple guns, calipers, and other test equipment.
- Wear required personal protective equipment, including safety eyewear, steel-toed boots, and hearing protection, in designated areas.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Strong English, reading, and writing skills for career advancement, including ability to interpret safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance manuals, and procedural documents.
- Previous forklift operation experience.
- Previous manufacturing experience.
Responsibilities
- Use and calibrate measurement and test equipment, including hand tools, gauges, optical tools, balances, color meters, and force-measuring instruments.
- Enter and analyze data using appropriate methods.
- Follow quality management system requirements.
- Apply process-improvement, problem-solving, and risk-assessment approaches.
- Maintain area management and housekeeping practices.
- Handle nonconforming materials and rework.
- Follow sampling plans and prepare samples properly.
- Perform inspection techniques and processes.
- Conduct audits.
- Communicate and collaborate with supervisors and team members to support plant improvements.
- Operate forklifts and test equipment as needed.
- Work 12-hour shifts in a continuous manufacturing environment and work overtime, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
Benefits
- Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based sales incentive plan.
- Comprehensive health plans.
- 401(k) program with a company contribution.
- Product discounts.
- Flexible time off benefits.
- Adoption benefits.
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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