Quality Lab Technician

Stryten Energy•Fort Smith, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Stryten Energy in the Fort Smith, AR area, operates a growing battery manufacturing factory. Through the Industrial Power division, we are an essential business that produces batteries, services and solutions for the Motive and Network Power industries. The individual is responsible for testing products produced by Stryten and materials received from suppliers for all areas of the plant. They will provide accurate, objective, and timely results of testing with production personnel (supervisors and operators) to contain an issue, determine root cause, and corrective actions. This role requires maintaining accurate and detailed records of all testing results, as well as, following all documented test methods. Compliance with Stryten and ISO/9001 and 14001 procedures and requirements is essential.

Requirements

Minimum High School degree or GED
>2 years related experience in a manufacturing environment
Detailed oriented, maintain a clean organized lab
Must be quality and customer oriented
Knowledgeable in ISO quality and environmental standards
Must be able to use a computer to enter data and understand or see data errors
Good skills in data collection – calculator, see trends, enter data into a data base
Familiarity with Quality Operating Systems
Must be able to work independently and in a team-oriented environment on multiple projects
Strong verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to lift / move up to 25 lbs.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Responsibilities

Follow all EHS requirements for handling and disposing of hazardous wastes
Follow all EHS requirements for proper ventilation use and wearing proper PPE
Perform quality testing inspections per the Control Plan
Follow all test methods and communicate any deviations from documented test methods for accuracy of procedures
Communicate in a timely manner all test results to production teams and immediate supervision
Monitor data collection in our current SPC systems per the Control Plan
Maintain accurate and details records of all testing results
Maintain accurate records for all incoming CoA documents
Maintain accurate records on age of chemicals and when they must be replaced
Verify that all CoA documentation conforms to the current materials specifications
Provide day to day quality support to manufacturing in the form of test results, auditing, and guidance
Be available to work flexible shift hours and breaks to ensure support to production testing
Monitor and maintain quality work stations in the lab - daily validation that gauges and data entry systems are in good working order, work areas are clean and organized, tools and gauges are properly cleaned and stored after each use
Responsible to insure that the respective testing gauges are within calibration and are conforming to standard requirements (good working order).
Participate in supplied part and internal part periodic sampling plan. Work with direct supervisor that all parts are picked and labeled for traceability
Work with the team on problem solving initiatives and link actions to test results
Assist in communication of any changes or replacement of work instructions.
Work within established policies, procedures, practices, and regulations
Maintain PM on laboratory instruments and troubleshoot instruments when necessary
Assist in creating data packages for customers and reporting
Additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and company goals.