Quality Control Technician

**Company: **

HA International’s history is rich in product innovations, customer focus and strategic growth. HA International (HAI) was created as a joint venture company in 2001 between Hüttenes Albertus (via Delta-HA) and Hexion (formerly Borden Chemical). In 2016, HAI became a fully owned subsidiary of Hüttenes Albertus. Our parent company, Hüttenes Albertus is the leading international manufacturer of chemical products for the foundry industry. We are thrilled to be among a network of subsidiary and affiliated companies that support the foundry industry worldwide.

**Summary

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This is a 1st

shift position working in the Quality Control Laboratory to perform various tests on manufactured product samples to ensure product meets customer specifications. Reviews and approves raw material COAs. Supports the troubleshooting of raw material and product manufacturing issues with the support of the Process Chemist. Enters test results electronically and interfaces with a computer regularly.

**Essential Functions

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1. Perform routine QC tests for coatings, feeders, scrubber solution, resins, and other analyses as required.
2. Input data into various software including Microsoft Excel, Word, and SAP.
3. Support the production team with timely tests and analysis.
4. Verify, analyze, and review incoming product COAs (certificates of analysis)
5. Perform tests on raw material as required.
6. Create outgoing COAs for customers.
7. Control and maintain product retain area.
8. File documents as needed.
9. Perform verifications and calibrations of lab equipment and maintain calibration records.
10. Monitor inventory of lab supplies and order when needed.
11. Participate in investigations pertaining to customer complaints and non-conforming products and raw materials.
12. Participate in continuous improvement activities at the site as needed.

**Additional responsibilities

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1. Maintain a safe and clean work area and safe and clean equipment. Clean up any spills properly and safely.
2. Communicate effectively with Coworkers and Management.
3. Perform other tasks as require

**Skills

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1. Good communication skills
2. Ability to work independently or in a team.
3. Can perform multiple tasks.
4. Logical thinker.
5. Proficient computer skills.
6. Proficient math and unit conversion skills.

**Education and Experience

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1. High School Diploma or GED
2. 1-3 years of experience in quality control department.
3. ISO 9001 and/or QMS (Quality Management System) experience is preferred.

**Supervisory Responsibilities

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No supervisory responsibilities for this role.

**Work Environment

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Must be able to wear the correct PPE that is required at all times for the Job. Hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, ear protection and steel toe shoes. Ability to be respirator fit tested may be required.

Must have the ability to prepare for and work in any outside weather conditions. For example: hot, cold, rain, snow, etc. Ability to be on and off your feet a lot. Ability to multitask.

**Physical Requirements

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Physical: Sitting, carrying, standing, reaching, handling, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.

Aptitudes: Must possess the ability to understand the meaning of words and their ideas, as well as instructions and their underlying principles. Perform arithmetic operations quickly and accurately and possess eye-hand motor coordination.

Temperaments: Must have the ability to accept responsibility, perform duties under stress, adapt to situation requiring preciseness, and adapt to changing duties and responsibilities. Must be able to adapt to situations involving the interpretation of feelings, ideas, or facts; be able to influence people in the opinions, attitudes, or judgements, and be able to generalize, evaluate, make decisions, and perform repetitive work.

**Travel

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Travel is not required for this role.

**EEO statement

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HAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at HAI will be based on merit, qualifications, performance, abilities and business need. HAI does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

You should be proficient in:

• Quality Inspection Experience
• Data Analysis and Manipulation
• Continuous Improvement
• Troubleshooting Skills
• Quality Control Experience
• Quality Control Data Analysis

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Quality Control Software