Quality Control Lab Technician 2nd shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Quality Control Lab Technician

Reports To : Quality Control Manager

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt, Hourly

Supervisory Responsibilities : No – Individual Contributor

Under the supervision of the Quality Control Manager, the Quality Control (QC) Technician will have the following job requirements. This is not an exhaustive list and other job duties may be assigned. Work will be completed in a manufacturing environment, specifically an iron foundry.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities :

• Adhere to established safety procedures and 5 S standards (Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain the cycle) required to perform daily duties in this position, including the proper techniques used in lifting / moving of parts.
• Ability to read internal process documents and ensure chemistry is accurate.
• Perform chemical analysis by using Spectrometer.
• Perform microstructure analysis using a microscope.
• Follows all laboratory sample preparation procedures needed to qualify production releases.
• Maintain accurate recordkeeping for the traceability of all test results for future reference.
• Will be required to use a carbon-sulfur induction furnace and perform tests to always determine the amount of carbon and sulfur in the sample piece safely.
• Prepare test samples by sanding and polishing, using tabletop and stand-up belt sanders.
• Operate scales (electronic) to determine the weight of the sample.
• Mix polishing powders, materials to make polishing molds, liquids to make etchant, and materials to make a solution critical for the methylene blue test.
• Ability to operate a band saw, and tool grinder in a safe manner.
• Examine parts for hardness (Brinell) and gauging inspection ability.
• Machine and examine test bars for physical properties by utilizing a lathe and Tinius Olsen tester.
• Perform application tests on parts to ensure parts can withstand required forces and meet associated specification values.
• Other duties as assigned, required being flexible in their daily job assignment.

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