QC Technician I - 3rd Shift

Quaker Houghton PA, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly gainshare

Uniforms provided

Bi-weekly pay

Generous annual paid time off

Health care

Dental and vision benefits

$1,000 referral bonus

401(k) employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Quaker Houghton PA, Inc. is seeking a Quality Control Technician to perform laboratory tests that assess the quality and consistency of finished products, intermediates and raw materials, and to validate the utility of used fluids from customer processes.

Under close supervision, you will record results, participate in root cause investigations and help ensure conformance to ISO quality standards while working in a manufacturing environment. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• Test raw materials, intermediates and finished goods to specifications.
• Inform interested parties of non-conforming products and materials as appropriate.
• Record and report results clearly and timely.
• Calibrate measuring equipment according to schedule.
• Assist root cause investigations and adjust out-of-spec batches.
• Follow safety, health and environmental standards; dispose of laboratory waste.

Responsibilities

• Test raw materials, products and finished goods to specifications.
• Inform interested parties of all non-conforming products and materials as appropriate.
• Record and report the results according to SOPs.
• Calibrates measuring equipment as scheduled.
• Assist root cause investigations and adjust out-of-spec batches.
• Conform to safety, health and environmental standards.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Chemistry or related science

Job description

Job SummaryThis position, under the close supervision of a manager or in collaboration with a senior-level Chemist, is responsible for performing laboratory tests designed to evaluate the quality and consistency of finished products, intermediates, and raw materials, as well as the condition and continued usability of used fluids obtained from customer processes. The role supports the quality program by validating the integrity of incoming and outgoing goods and services.Job DescriptionAbout UsAt Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its colleagues and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.Position Summary:Quality Control Technician will be under close supervision of the manager/supervisor and responsible for performing laboratory tests that have been designed to evaluate the quality and consistency of finished products, intermediates and raw materials and/or the disposition and continued utility of used fluids obtained from customer processes. The position conforms to the quality program and validating the quality of incoming and outgoing goods or services.Job Accountabilities:Using documented methods, tests raw materials, products and finished goods to specifications. Informs interested parties of all non-conforming products and materials as appropriate.Exercise astute judgement of test observations and resultant test data. Accurately, clearly and timely record and report the results according to specified guidelines and/or standard operating procedures. With minor assistance, make recommendations for corrective action.Calibrates measuring equipment according to schedule. Maintain equipment, glassware and workspace in a clean, orderly and well functioning manner.Participate in root cause investigations and makes adjustments to out-of-specification batches.Conforms to all established safety, health and environmental standards. Properly dispose of laboratory waste. Make recommendations for improvement.Work with Regional Development and/or Analytical Lab as required for the implementation of new or improved test procedures.Follow all ISO quality and environmental standards as provided in the various procedural manuals.Education, Experience, Skills & Competencies:B.S. in Chemistry or related science preferred.Entry level position 0-2 year’s experience.Must possess the ability to work in a fast paced environment, to work at different projects at the same time, and to think analytically.Good prioritization and communication skills (oral and writing).Work EnvironmentWorks in a manufacturing environment and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The associate is exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock and trip and slip hazards. The noise level in the manufacturing environment is loud.Physical DemandsMay be required to lift up to 50 poundsMay be required to stand for long periods and walk great distances dailyRoutinely required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.May be required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and talk or hearMay be required to work in small spaces and high locationsWhat's in it for you?Quarterly Plant GainshareCompany Provided UniformsCompetitive bi-weekly payGenerous annual paid time off.401 (k) employer match.Health care, dental and vision benefits.Employees can receive up to a $1,000 bonus by referring a friend to join the company.Safety is a top priority at Quaker Houghton. All operators receive extensive on-the-job training during the first 3 months of employment.Tuition ReimbursementQuaker Houghton is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who need assistance applying for a position may email [e-mail] UsAt Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.What's in it for youCompetitive pay programs with excellent career growth trajectoryPaid time off for volunteerismDress for your day; how you dress is determined by what your day may bringOpportunity to participate in comprehensive benefit options including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Parental Leave, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and Savings PlanWork for a global leader in the industrial process fluids industryQuaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.