Associate Quality Control Technician

Simpson Manufacturing Company, Inc.; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Manufacturing Company, Inc. is seeking an Associate Quality Control Technician in West Chicago, IL. The role includes performing quality tests on products and materials, maintaining databases, and conducting routine audits in a safe lab environment. Candidates should have 2 years of experience and a post-secondary education. A commitment to safety and attention to detail are essential.

Benefits

Quarterly bonuses or commission

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in an industrial processing or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to build and sustain cooperative working relationships.
• Experience with SAP or similar Inventory Management System preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine tests on chemical and non-chemical products.
• Conduct quality inspections and testing, enter data in databases.
• Perform audits of the manufacturing process.

Skills

Ability to calculate figures

Ability to read and interpret industry standards

Communication

Ability to use Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary education or training

Job description

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Base pay range

$20.48/hr - $30.72/hr

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn About Our Company Culture Directly From Our Team.

YOU

As an Associate Quality Control Technician, you will work in the Quality Control lab performing routine tests on chemical and non-chemical products purchased, manufactured, and raw materials. You will be responsible for performing quality inspections and testing. Perform audits of the manufacturing process with attention to detail and safety. All testing and audit data gathered will be entered and tracked within databases. Accountable and responsible for analyzing test data, analytical testing validation/verification and/or transfer of test methods supporting company products. Perform routine Quality Audits of the Quality System, manufacturing process, and facility. You will work a Monday-Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Sample and perform chemical, functional, and dimensional quality tests on a variety of purchased and manufactured raw / bulk materials and finished products. Routine testing using such instruments as and FTIR, viscometer, tensile / compression test equipment, and colorimeters. Dimensional testing using calipers and micrometers, manually and automated. Various chemical and physical testing on epoxies, acrylics, cementitious materials, and carbon/glass fiber as well as wet chemistry tasks such as titrations and dilutions. (50%)

Collect, enter, and maintain test data in the various databases utilized by the department. (20%)

Performs Line Checks / Releases and supports Production activities by evaluating product quality issues and providing feedback (20%)

Work on other Quality-related tasks and projects while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment. Safe handling and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and materials. Use of Personal Protective Equipment such as safety glasses, face shields, masks, task-specific gloves, and safety shoes. (10%)

Desired Skills And Experience

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• Post-secondary education or training preferred.
• 2 years' experience in an industrial processing or manufacturing environment. A combination of education and experience may satisfy this requirement.
• Ability to build and sustain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to calculate figures, conversions, and amounts such as proportion, percentage, ratio, area, volume, circumference.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common industry standards, test methods, material & product specifications, work instructions, and Safety Data Sheets.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently using e-mails, shift logs, and messaging as appropriate.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs).
• The ability to effectively use Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint to carry out work.
• Experience with SAP or similar Inventory Management System, MS SharePoint, WinSPC, and Smartsheet is preferred.
  
  

Physical Requirements And Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may periodically lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, fumes and/or noxious odors, toxic/caustic chemicals, dust, loud noise levels and moving mechanical parts.

TRAVEL

This position requires domestic and international travel up to 5% of the time.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, non-exempt position is in West Chicago IL.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$20.48 - $30.72 / hour

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.
  
  

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine and opiates.

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Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc.

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