Vesuvius North America · 3 hours ago
Quality Technician - 2nd Shift
Illinois, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expVesuvius North America is seeking a Quality Technician for their 2nd shift operations. The technician will be responsible for ensuring products meet established quality standards through various testing and documentation processes.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Performs tests at various stages of production process to determine whether material meet prescribed formulas and standards in order to maintain quality and reliability of products
Draws sample to be tested at specified stages in production process
Sets up and performs standardized tests to determine physical properties
Determines conformity to prescribed formulas and standards, and documents deviations
Makes routine adjustments or notifies appropriate personnel
Maintain accurate and detailed records of all quality tests and inspections
Maintains test equipment
Identify and troubleshoot quality issues and non-conformances; recommend corrective actions
Collaborate with production teams to implement quality control measures during manufacturing processes
Participate in the development and revision of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for quality control
Participate in internal and external audits
Provide training and support to other laboratory personnel
Records test data
Performs other related duties as assigned by management
Conduct chemical or physical laboratory tests to assist chemist in making qualitative or quantitative analyses of materials
Maintain, clean, or sterilize laboratory instruments or equipment
Set up and conduct chemical experiments, tests, and analyses, using techniques such as grinding, cleaning of glasswork, and sample preparation
Monitor product quality to ensure compliance with standards and specifications
Prepare chemical solutions for products or processes, following standardized formulas, or create experimental formulas
Evaluating information to determine compliance with standards — using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
Documenting/Recording Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma required
Three to five years related experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
Testing experience, able to come to conclusions, refer complex problems to supervisor
Working knowledge of Word and Excel
Ability and willingness to do shift work
Pass appropriate in-house task test(s)
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight
Must be able to bend, climb stairs, walk and stand for long periods of time
Must be able to wear a respirator
Preferred
An associate's or bachelor's degree is desirable, but not required
Basic knowledge of blueprint reading and ability to use various measuring devices are preferred
Company
Vesuvius North America
Leading the world of molten metal flow engineering and technology, serving process industries operating in challenging high-temperature conditions.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Julia W.
HR Business Partner
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