Quality Lab Technician

Flame Spray North America•Fountain Inn, SC

18h

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing laboratory support focused on sample preparation, image analysis, and report generation to support Production, Quality and Engineering functions according to technical documentation and procedures.

Requirements

Teamwork attitude with ability to work autonomously
Availability to work on nights and weekends occasionally with limited advance notice
May be involved in direct customer interaction as instructed by QA Manager
Ability to adapt to a constant flow of newly qualified parts/specifications
Previous experience in similar role in a manufacturing company, ideally with NDT experience/ training, and/or certification
Possesses technical aptitude
Technical drawing comprehension
Laboratory documentation and records management ability
Laboratory (metallographic) analysis performing and evaluation
Quality Management System basic training (based on ISO9001)
Practices safe working habits at all times especially with regard to hazardous materials
Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, good visual acuity, and color and shade discrimination, the ability to pay attention to detail, the ability to operate a microscope, laboratory equipment, Blue Light Imager, computer, fax and telephone, the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Prepares samples for laboratory analysis according to Production requirements and Engineering requests
Performs and evaluates metallographic analysis using a digital microscope with scanner and image analyzer according to qualification requirements and specifications as outlined by Engineering
Creates internal reports for metallography as directed by Engineering or Quality
Performs and evaluates mechanical tests (Tensile Strength, etc)
Prepares Purchase Requests to order lab consumables (grits, poly bags, resins for mounts, polishing suspensions)
Performs routine cleaning and maintenance of all lab related equipment.
Creates and maintains training documents, and thorough documentation to assist with knowledge transfer of all job functions
Controls measurement devices, maintains calibration certifications, and schedules calibration service calls
Informs Manager of any issues with damaged or missing gauges
Acts as a resource to Production and Engineering for on-going open qualifications as requested. Provides input to Quality acceptance/approval criteria for certain products.
May assist with Non Conforming material problem solving activities
May be required to create Quality Documents for qualifications
Create parts certification certificates and communicates with customers
Manages laboratory documentation (storage mounts)
Receives, scans and maintains Material Certificates of Analysis
Supports ISO 9001 activities
Performs work cell audits
Assists with incoming calls & visitors
Is responsible for maintaining proper housekeeping standards (5S) within the lab
Provides additional duties as required.