Lab Technician - Team 1

Magnera Corporation; Augusta (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnera Corporation in Augusta, KY is seeking a quality technician for materials testing in a manufacturing environment. You will perform testing on raw materials, in-process and finished products, and document results to ensure conformance with specifications.

Responsibilities include interpreting test data, monitoring control charts for trends, communicating out-of-spec conditions to supervisors, and maintaining accurate lab records in Quality Windows software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to lead and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Test raw materials, in-process, and finished products per lab data sheets.
• Analyze results and monitor quality windows using control charts.
• Report out-of-spec or out-of-control data to supervisors for corrective actions.
• Prepare and maintain lab data sheets and enter results into Quality Windows.
• Store and manage production retains per retention requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Quality testing

Statistical process control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

THIS IS AN INTERNAL ONLY POSTING FOR THE TEAM MEMBERS OF THE AUGUSTA, KY FACILITY. EXTERNAL CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

Responsibilities

• • Perform all necessary testing of raw materials, in-process, & finished product per instructions on lab data report sheets in a timely manner in conjunction with production of finished product. Also evaluate films and laminate visually for conformance to requirements.
  • Interpret testing results ensuring precision and accuracy and analyze quality windows control charts for trends or out of control situations. Work closely with operations and process to achieve property targets using statistical process control techniques.
  • Communicate out of specification or out of control situations in a timely manner to team supervisors, line leaders, and/or process for necessary corrective actions or process adjustments. Follow critical inspection path procedures for out of specification or out of control data to ensure accuracy of data and conformance of material.
  • Complete lab data sheets accurately and legibly for retention as a quality record and enter into Quality Windows software.
  • Store, identify, retrieve (when required), and discard production retains per customer/Berry Global retention requirements and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Previous manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstration of leadership capability and an understanding of the basics of extrusion and/or conversion.