QC Lab Technician
General Summary
Assists with application and monitoring of established quality procedures and methods for production batches and new raw materials. Compiles, tabulates and summarizes QC data for analysis. Prepares and communicates variables and deviations from prescribed standards of quality. Maintains statistical records having to do with quality, nature and causes of defects in D365. Expedites and follows up changes to allow for prescribed quality standards.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Check production batches by comparison to standards
- Advises batchmaker of any necessary adjustments to apply to product batch
- Rechecks batch after adjustments are made until product is within standard product specifications
- Uses proper analytical tools to compare product to standard specifications and to wet and/or dry samples
- Records results of comparison in D365
- Consults with QC manager on products more than 10% out of product specifications
- Upon approval of product, records data in D365
- Checks bulk raw materials against standard product specifications upon receipt
- Consults Quality control manual for specific requirements for product analysis of production batches as well as raw materials
- Calibrates QC/QA equipment as required
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor/manager
Qualifications
- High school diploma
- Proficient math and written communication skills
- Good computer skills – knowledge of Excel required
- To up to three years in industry related QC field helpful
- Prior batchmaking experience helpful
- Successful completion of Munsel Color test, helpful
- Familiarity with products used in batchmaking processes
- Familiarity with standard analytical tools
Reasoning Ability
Employee must work with limited supervision following written and verbal instructions.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
N/A
Physical Demands
- Occasional lifting and/or carrying of up to 40 lbs. is required
- Standing for extended periods of time (approximately 90% of 8-hour shift) is required with some sitting, walking, reaching, handling, bending and stooping
Work Environment
Normal laboratory industry related environment conditions are present in the QC/QA laboratory. Employee on occasion will be required to go into the manufacturing areas, where normal manufacturing environment conditions are present. The company provides any required personal protective equipment.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
- Turnover of correct production batches
- QC efficiency as gauged by customer RMA’s