Quality Lab Technician
About The Position
Prysmian, headquartered in Milan, Italy, is a leader in the development, design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of copper, aluminum and fiber optic wire and cable products for the communications, energy, industrial and specialty markets. The Company offers competitive strengths in such areas as breadth of product line, brand recognition, distribution and logistics, service and operating efficiency. Communications wire and cable products transmit low-voltage signals for voice, data, video and control applications. Energy cables include low-, medium- and high-voltage power distribution and power transmission products. The Industrial and Specialty segment is comprised of application-specific cables for uses such as electrical power generation (traditional fuels, alternative and renewable sources, and distributed generation), the oil, gas and petrochemical industries, mining, industrial automation, marine, military and aerospace applications, power applications in the telecommunications industry, and other key industrial segments.
Requirements
- Experience with wire and cable testing, fiber optic, flame testing, electrical and mechanical testing
- Ability to work as an individual or as part of a team
- Capable of multi-tasking
- Solid computer skills (Windows XP, MS Word, MS Excel) and writing ability
- Sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and operational focus
- Must be able to communicate effectively both oral and written with other associates, technicians, engineers and customers
- Must have good attention to detail.
- Must be able to motivate, communicate and drive continuous improvements
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Associates Degree in chemical or mechanical discipline and/or relevant experience
Responsibilities
- Interprets engineering and industry specifications and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards
- Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and test products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, mechanical and electrical characteristics
- Record test data, applying quality control procedures
- Evaluate data and documents deviations from existing standards
- Recommend modifications of existing quality or production procedures to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability
- Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests on material or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics
- Enters data into computer for analysis
- Assist with complaint analysis and corrective actions
- Pay attention to ensure own safety and others who may be visiting the work area
- Keep good housekeeping around all work areas
- Support continuous improvement projects and 6S events
- Support Layered Process Audits as scheduled
- Interact with external customers, inspectors and auditors as needed
- Performs other tasks as requested by Quality Manager
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
