Quality Technician

Position Expectations

Perform daily required duties to ensure quality is met internally and for customers. Perform Quality Assurance testing on finished particleboard samplesCommunicate with Finishing dept. to ensure sampling requirements are metSupport trials & new customer initiativesAnalyze test results & trends and communicate with Quality leadership about observations.Put material on hold when it violates specification limits, conduct retesting for questionable lots.Perform all job duties with safety as a top priority.

Main Function Of The Position

Daily operation of the lab, ensuring all the required testing and data is correct.Write a daily sample schedule for Finishing operators to set aside throughout production.Collect samples from Finishing and cut full panels to a movable size.Cut panel samples at the table saw into test specimens for various tests.Operate the IMAL panel testing machine to meet all testing requirements for various grades of PB.Compare results vs. specifications and targets.Quarantine and retest material which fails to meet specifications.Assist in determining disposition of quality-hold material for defects identified on the production line, such as surface defects.Enter test data to the LIMS system, ensure accuracy, and communicate results to Quality leadership when necessary.Responsible for tracking inventory of consumable lab supplies such as glue and saw blades.Data analysis of KPIs and communication of results.Participate in trials and product development initiatives.Weekly report to Quality leadership showing key indicators for quality pertaining to PB physical properties.Daily participation in the Safe Teams BBS system

Key Areas Of Focus

Quality Assurance testingRetests and dispositionsInspection of QIR materialHousekeepingKPI trends and quality performanceData entrySafety & participation in the Safe Teams BBS program

Being Successful In This Position Requires

Safety – Safety is our top priority. A successful QA Lab Technician thinks critically about safety and the tasks involved in the job.Critical Thinking – A successful QA Lab Technician will think critically about test data and how it relates to the manufacturing process, with the aim of improving quality outcomes and reliability in the process.Proactive & Curious – A successful QA Lab Technician will be curious about the process and how each variable impacts quality outcomes in the products we manufacture.Empowered – Understand how to get things done, be confident, focused, and comfortable making decisions.Focused – Able to recognize and prioritize high-importance tasks. Able to reorient priorities based on business need.

Physical Requirements:  

Must be able to stand for long periods of time.  Climbing and working at heights as needed including mobile ladders and aerial platforms.  Bending, squatting, twisting as required.  Ability to lift 50lbs as needed.  Ability to work in both hot and cold weather environments as needed daily.  Must be comfortable moving throughout large manufacturing environment with multiple buildings. 

Requirements

Effectively communicate verbally and by e-mailA high school diploma or GED is required Must be 18 years or olderPost offer you must be able to pass a drug screen, background check and physical capability assessment.

Pay And Benefits

Competitive wages starting at $20.33Medical Insurance (two plans to choose from)Vision InsuranceDental insuranceLife InsuranceShort-term and Long-term Disability InsuranceCritical Illness Insurance401k with employer matchingGain sharing/profit sharingTuition AssistancePaid vacation and holidays