QUALITY TECHNICIAN

STEELSUMMIT HOLDINGS INC•Forest Park, OH

99d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician trains employees to execute quality procedures, maintains testing equipment, and works with personnel across departments to resolve product and service quality problems. The role oversees the Lab Technician, assists Supervisors with in-house quality decisions, and performs required administrative functions. The work site is in the plant, with offices on an upper level accessible from the parking lot. Temperature varies seasonally from 60 to over 95 degrees; the role may involve exposure to diesel fumes and varying noise levels. Potential hazards include cuts and crush injuries. Supervision and/or coworker assistance is available at all times. Unscheduled absences may affect the ability to meet customer requirements because of insufficient staffing. Failure to observe plant safety procedures could result in serious injury, fatality, or damage to materials or property. Delayed resolution of quality issues may cause production or delivery delays, customer dissatisfaction, or loss of business. Incomplete paperwork may result in inventory shortages or improper customer billing.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent experience.
2–5 years of experience in the steel industry.
1–3 years of experience in quality.
Ability to use a telephone, computer, calipers, ultrasonic gauge, digital Rockwell tester, analog Rockwell tester, micrometer, hand tools, tape measure, crimpers, band saw, router, belt sander, tensile tester, and spectrometer.

Responsibilities

Comply with all safety rules for personnel and facility protection as defined in the Plant Employee Manual.
Train the Lab Technician and review test results as needed.
Train Supervisors and Slitter Operators to identify steel defects as needed.
Train affected employees to use measuring equipment.
Maintain calibrations on laboratory test equipment.
Make decisions about product conformance to customer specifications during in-process inspections.
Work with Sales, Purchasing, Production, and Customers on an in-house team to resolve problems as needed.
Work with Purchasing and Production Planning on material problems and possible material choices for specific jobs as needed.
Conduct internal ISO audits as needed.
Perform testing on production jobs as needed.
Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.
Verify that jobs meet customer requirements.
Assist Quality Management with research and development, production technology, and quality control projects.
Maintain and control quality documents.
Perform other duties as assigned.