QA/QC Technician

Illinois Tool Works Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Tool Works Inc. in Houston, TX, seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform analyses and sampling in a controlled environment. You will follow company procedures, document findings, and communicate results to the supervisor and operations team to ensure consistency of methodologies and rapid issue resolution.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic math and strong reading/writing skills, and the ability to work in a team with rotating 8-hour shifts and strict safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow work orders and document findings clearly.
• Must be able to communicate findings with manufacturing and supervisor.
• Must be able to learn operating laboratory equipment and perform tests as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform tests per company procedures and customer requirements.
• Communicate with laboratory supervisor and operations team on a regular basis to ensure rapid resolution to issues and consistency of methodologies.
• Maintain the lab and equipment as needed.
• Prepare samples from finished stock for special operations.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Basic math

Reading/writing instructions

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Instron tester

Thickness tester

Densitometer

Melt flow tester

Job description

Essential Job Functions :

• Responsible for all laboratory analyses, sampling, record keeping and reporting
• Perform tests per company procedures and customer requirements
• Communicate with laboratory supervisor and operations team on a regular basis to insure rapid resolution to issues and consistency of applied methodologies
• Maintain the physical lab and equipmentas needed
• Prepare samples from finished stock for special operations
• Other duties as assigned by supervision

Work Conditions :

• Environmental Conditions: (Dust, fumes, heat, cold, noise, vibration, toxic conditions, work hazards, etc.) Controlled environment, noise from refrigeration equipment, etc. – Activity: Rarely-only if the technician went into the plant area.
• Must be willing to work 8 hours 4 weeks rotating shifts
• Must be willing to perform job functions following set safety procedures.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Work Aids :

Utilize various lab machines such as: Vollmer thickness tester, Instron tensile tester, Gretag-Macbeth densitometer, Ceast melt flow tester, etc. Utilize computer/monitors, cutter, scissors, markers, tape measure, tools, hot gloves and small hand tools.

Job Requirements :

• High School Diploma
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Sufficient reading and writing ability to follow work order instructions, thoroughly document findings, and communication findings with manufacturing
• Basic math skills, ability to calculate and enter roll data on appropriate forms and use/read a tape measure
• Must be able to learn how to operate laboratory equipment Instron, thickness, tear, puncture, and hardness testers, etc.
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Sufficient visual acuity to read instructions, operates machines, and visually inspects rolls produced for defects.
• Recognize sounds of moving equipment and machinery for safety purposes. Work with constant noise at a level requiring the use of earplugs.
• Demonstrate good job attendance and punctuality
• Prior industrial manufacturing or laboratory experience preferred

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