Quality Control Technician

Position Summary

The position is responsible for ensuring that all products manufactured meet or exceed quality standards as well as all safety, environmental and ISO requirements. Implement continuous improvement initiatives in the manufacturing and QC environment.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Knowledge of work instructions, procedures, and calibration of QC instrumentation referenced in the LATICRETE Quality Control Manual.
• Ensures all lab testing results are filed all the Quality Control test data and enter pertinent information (CofAs) into the computer database (JDE).
• Maintain a storage system for retained samples.
• Maintain and update the QC data-up system daily.
• Communicate with production personnel to provide a smooth, efficient production flow of quality products, as needed.
• Ensure that all QC instruments meet calibration requirements listed in the calibration work instructions.
• Identify and assist in identifying improved methods of QC analysis and/or new QC lab equipment to improve lab efficiencies.
• Complete and distribute all forms in accordance with the work instructions in the Q.C. Manual.
• Support the root cause analysis investigation of nonconforming product.
• Test and report on all Field Test complaints filed by technical services.
• Provide data to Quality Control Champion and Regional QC Managers for monthly KPI reports.

Data Collection and Data Analysis

• Demonstrate problem solver abilities, while communicating with superiors with appropriate solutions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Use computer skills: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Outlook; and ability to present technical data to QC team, business leaders and others as needed.
• Organize and analyze data effectively.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Associates Degree in science or engineering or 3-5 years of QC laboratory experience.
• Specialized Skills and Experience:
  • Computer Skills: Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and Outlook; and ability to present technical data to QC team, business leaders and others as needed.
  • Excellent organization skills, ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities.
  • Good verbal, written, and math skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Organized and meticulous.
  • Possess the ability to roll-up the sleeves and execute daily QC responsibilities as required.
  • May have strong technical knowledge or ability to leverage knowledge of chemistry in the following area(s): cementitious chemistry, epoxy liquids, latex, and/or any LATICRETE product lines.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide improvements for QC lab workflow, testing, and other QC related activities.
  • Ensure all QA requirements are met by the QC lab.

Physical Requirements

• Lift: Must be able to lift and/or carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Push/Pull: Must be able to push/pull 50 pounds.
• Stand: Must be able to stand 75% of the day.
• Sitting: Must be able to sit 25% of the day.
• Twisting/Bending: Must be able to twist/bend 25% of the day.
• Squatting, Climbing and/or Crawling: Must be able to squat/climb/crawl 25% of the day.