QA Lab Technician: In-Process

The Quality Assurance In-Process Lab Technician is responsible for performing testing according to RTP Company inspection and test methods, including Ash Content, Moisture Content, Melt Flow Rate, Pellet Cleanliness Inspection, Specific Gravity, Pellet Count, Pellet Quality, HDT, Composite Photos and several others. Testing is performed on raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products. Some basic mathematical calculations will be required, as is excellent attention to detail. The individual will follow the lead of the Quality Assurance Manager and Quality Engineering to perform additional assignments as needed.

Work Hours:

7am - 3pm Monday - Friday. Weekend work required, as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Performs required testing of RTP plastics in both pellet and molded forms.
• Labels specific tests needed on molding samples received.
• Enters molding sample into Molding Lab Queue.
• Works efficiently to achieve maximum output and minimize turnaround time.
• Communicates test results to appropriate person(s) and accurately documents test results.
• Collaborates with the QA manager, Senior QA Lab Technician and other QA personnel to work towards the highest quality product outcomes.
• Other duties/responsibilities as assigned, or apparent.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively follow written procedures
• Ability to work overtime as needed - come in early, stay late
• Must have the ability to multi-task.
• Must have good organizational skills
• Must have good computer skills
• Must have basic math/calculator skills
• Must be dependable
• Must have excellent attendance
• Must have a strong work ethic
• Must work well with others
• Must have safety awareness
• Attendance is an essential function of the job
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

Education and Experience:

• High School degree preferred, or equivalent.
• Prior related lab experience is preferred.
• Basic understanding of CIMPRO, or similar DOS-based application and AX preferred.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

CONTACTS: Internal – Continuously (67 - 100%)          External – Rarely (1 – 5%)

Contacts involve giving or exchanging information of a limited controversial nature.

Regularly

• Required to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time. 
• Lift and/or move molding samples to transport them to the molding room shelf (weighing up to 20 lbs.).
• Talk and hear to coordinate day-to-day in person transactions.

Occasionally

• Walk, use stairs, bend, reach, twist, turn and stand in one place for short periods of time. 
• Reach with hands and arms. 

Standard office and lab environment. The noise level is usually moderate, due to office and lab equipment and residual noise from the manufacturing floor.