Quality Assurance Lab Technician from Elgen Staffing

Our client, a nationwide manufacturer of commercial plastic products, has an immediate need for an experienced Quality Assurance Lab Technician, to join their winning team in Plattsburgh.

Our candidate of choice will be responsible for performing functional testing on products that includes measuring, recording data, and analyzing data. You will be tasked with maintaining a high-quality environment within the manufacturing area by overseeing and ensuring compliance with current Food Safety Guidelines, Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures through periodic inspections and monitoring of process controls in all applicable areas of the manufacturing operation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accept accountability for safety
• Promote and participate in 5S initiatives
• Measure using a smart scope (OGP), FTIR, calipers and micrometers; record data, and assess/evaluate data
• Write computer programs as required for optical gauging machine or SPC program to obtain and interpret data
• Make recommendations for dimensional adjustment, or blueprint changes with Engineering
• Perform functional testing of CRC product to include strip torque, de-shelling, and free spin analysis
• Perform visual inspections of submitted samples
• Assist with material testing for raw materials (FTIR, melt flow, color spectrophotometry, etc…)
• Notify appropriate departments of the need for changes in dimensions or process
• Annual review of Standard Operating Procedures and Work instructions. Update as required
• Evaluation and review of Customer Specifications
• Notify appropriate departments of material lot changes
• Respond to customer requests for quality lab data and assist in troubleshooting customer complaint samples
• Maintain calibration procedure and make sure all tooling and gauging are properly calibrated with traceability to the NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology)
• Ensure lab procedures and work instructions are up to date and accurate
• Answer questions regarding these procedures to ISO or customer auditors
• Filing of records
• Participate in internal audit program through weekly and monthly GMP and process audits

 KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED*
• 2+ years manufacturing experience
• Experience using calipers, micrometers, smart scope, or other measuring devices
• Knowledge of Injection Molding operation is recommended
• General computer knowledge with experience in excel and word. Computer programming experience is a plus.
• Dexterity and preciseness required to conduct visual and test inspections
• Good organizational, communication, and writing skills
• Basic Math and Statistics experience is encouraged
• Vocational Training or experience

Please apply today to be one of the first people considered for this position!

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