Quality Lab Technician (Aerospace - Plastic Mfg.)
About The Position
Airtech is a family-owned, community-focused global leader founded in 1973. The company supplies materials used to manufacture high-performance composite parts for the aerospace, automotive, marine, green energy, and recreational sports industries. The Quality Lab Technician performs quality checks on incoming materials and finished products, using laboratory testing equipment where appropriate. The role also organizes and stores controlled documents in Airtech’s document control system. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, at the Huntington Beach, California location. The hourly salary range is $26.00 to $28.00. Airtech describes its workplace as a global family focused on long-term employment, promotion from within, and personal and professional development. The company offers medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and a company-funded retirement plan. Safety is emphasized, and Airtech states its commitment to equal employment opportunity.
Requirements
- High school degree and proficiency in math and science, or equivalent work experience.
- Knowledge of company quality requirements and manuals.
- Good communication skills and legible handwriting.
- Must pass yearly forklift certification testing.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of PC programs.
Responsibilities
- Organize controlled documents using Airtech’s document control software, publish documents for approval, and ensure comments are updated as appropriate.
- Obtain purchase orders and verify received materials against them; confirm specification test reports accompany shipments or are already on file.
- Advise the Quality Assurance Manager when test results are unacceptable.
- Take random samples from outgoing pallets of processed or purchased products and use laboratory instruments to verify compliance with company and customer standards.
- Retain samples as required by contract, purchase order, or standard procedures.
- Receive and inspect samples from Machine Operators at the startup of new line runs, as applicable, and advise whether they meet company product specifications.
- Inspect reworked product samples received from supervisors for compliance with company standards.
- Check and verify machine setups and paperwork, where applicable, to ensure Machine Operators have current and accurate information.
- Prepare test reports and trend charts supporting the lab inspection function.
- Assist supervisors with quality problem follow-up checks.
- Keep the work area neat and orderly.
- Perform work in a manner that protects the safety and health of self and other plant personnel.
- Notify a supervisor or manager of potential safety hazards.
- Perform other jobs and tasks assigned by management.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid vacation and holidays.
- Company-funded retirement plan.
- Long-term employment and opportunities for promotion from within.
- Personal and professional development.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
