Lab Technician II - 3rd Shift

Amphenol Apc; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Apc in Nashua, NH seeks a QA Lab support technician to assist in preparing and evaluating micro sections and maintaining lab procedures. You will collaborate with lab personnel and other departments to ensure customer requirements and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities include processing in-process and final micro sections, reviewing rejection notices, and training lab staff. Overtime and potential cross-training are possible in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or 2 years quality manufacturing experience.
• Ability to use a Microscope and perform cross-section prep.
• Able to work in fast paced environment and multitask.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support QA Lab functions and communicate with FQC, Planning, Operations, Engineering and Front-end.
• Prepare/evaluate in-process and final micro sections per specs.
• Evaluate sectional defects for requirements to spec and sign off when required.
• Assist in training lab technicians in various lab responsibilities.
• Maintain lab procedures and document lab activities; review external labs as needed.
• Order and maintain lab supplies; review equipment needs for the Lab.
• Cross-train in other departments and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microscope use

Multitasking

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

2 years quality manufacturing experience

IPC-600 Certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

This position is responsible for supporting the preparation, review and completion of special projects and customer specific qualification plans. May assist in the primary evaluation and disposition of rejection notices identified by lab personnel that included rejection notices, etc. Works directly with customer drawings, specifications and required flow downs to assist in maintaining lab procedures and customer specific requirement procedures.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works in direct support of the QA Lab function, maintaining communication with FQC, Planning, Operations, Engineering, and the Front-end.
• Communication and interpersonal skills required to Interface with personnel at various technical and managerial levels, including interfacing with customer source inspectors, etc.
• Preparation/evaluation of in-process and final micro sections per industry and customer specification requirements.
• Maintains the ability to evaluate sectional defects for requirements to spec (maintaining sign off authority as approved through quality engineering)
• Assists in the training of lab technicians in all facets of lab responsibilities including, but not limited to Group A evaluation, in-process sectioning, Group B submittals, retention and storage requirements, coupon storage-purge & batch card storage/purge.
• Helps to maintain lab procedures including writing new customer specific requirements. Maintains computer folders pertaining to lab.
• Orders/ maintains supplies for lab; May review and recommend new equipment for Lab.
• Send jobs to outside lab for approval.
• Maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, vendors, co-workers and management.
• This position may require overtime for coverage on alternate shifts and weekends.
• May be required to cross train in other departments.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two years of Quality related manufacturing experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. PCB's, Flex/Rigid preferred.
• Hand and eye dexterity to perform cross section preparations, (e.g., saw cutting and grinding).
• Ability to use a Microscope required.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with multitasking skills.
• Ability to work alone or with a team.
• Safe work habits/operate under high safety standards while working with or near chemicals.
• Ability to work standing for extended periods of time and able to lift up to 50 lbs. safely.
• Proficient Computer experience - Microsoft Office-Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint.
• Past participation on QIT's or leading teams a plus.
• IPC-600 Certified preferred.

Amphenol offers a competitive salary and benefits. The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship.Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20). Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.

Amphenol is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.