QC Utility

Norsk Hydro; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Savings Plan

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions in North Liberty, IN is hiring a QC Utility to support the Quality Lab with sample preparation, testing, and inspections of extruded products. You will retrieve samples from presses, cut dog bones for Zwick testing, and verify product quality on the shop floor and in the lab.

Responsibilities include driving forklift for material handling, maintaining equipment, and ensuring conformance to specifications through measurements and tests.

Qualifications

• Interprets drawings, aluminum standards, and customer requirements.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively.
• Ability to multitask and maintain priorities as established by Management.
• Good Math and Technical skills
• Basic understanding or can learn the basic principles of testing and using the CNC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cut samples for the QC lab tests from large and small presses.
• Inspect extruded product on the floor and verify hardness of aged product.
• Inspect defective materials returned from customers and document issues.
• Maintain and clean CNC equipment and monitor cooling agent levels.
• Approve finished products by checking specifications and conducting tests.

Skills

Interprets drawings

Communication

Multitasking

Math & technical skills

CNC basics

Job description

Location: North Liberty, IN, US, 46554 Career area: Production Department: Quality Control Job Type: Permanent Apply by: August 31, 2026

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Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Retirement Savings Plan
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility

Starting Rate of pay: $21.25/hour

Shifts Available and Hours: 1St shift, 5am-1pm when working 8hrs or 5am-3pm when working 10 hrs.

What you will be doing

• The QC Utility supplies the Quality Lab with the required prepared cut samples. Retrieving the samples from both the large and small presses for testing. Cuts the samples into dog bones for the Zwick machine.
• The QC Utility conducts Inspections on the floor of extruded product.
• Verifies the hardness of the Product being removed from the Age Ovens.
• Inspects defective materials when they are returned from the customer.
• Maintain the CNC: Adding Cooling agent and Daily Cleaning of the CNC.
• Approves finished products by conforming specifications, conducting visual and measurement tests, returning products for re-work and confirming re-work.
• Using measuring devices: Meters, Gauges, Computers, Calipers and other measuring instruments to verify products in the lab and on the floor.
• Conducting flare testing on extrusion samples when required.
• Driving Forklift to move/re-arrange material and dispose of scrap.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:

• No High School Diploma or GED required.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Interprets drawings, aluminum standards, and customer requirements.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively.
• Ability to multitask and maintain priorities as established by Management.
• Ability to take direction from multiple sources.
• Good Math and Technical skills
• Basic understanding or can learn the basic principles of testing and using the CNC.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles.These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

Are you looking to make a real impact? For over a century, our people have been the driving force in solving some of the world's most pressing issues - and we hope you'll join us in solving the next century's. Whether you're working to close the loop at one of our recycling facilities or ensuring efficient renewable energy processes to decarbonize aluminium production, your contributions make an impact in our shared purpose of propelling our industries and the world into a greener future.

About Hydro

• Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future
• Founded: 1905
• Number of employees: 32,000
• Company presence in around 40 countries worldwide

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Your career journey is unique. We strive to provide you with the support needed to achieve your full potential.With our global reach, inclusive culture, and cutting-edge technology you'll have the opportunity to build acareer that aligns with your strengths and passions. Join our global community of over 30,000 people with apresence in 40 countries and united by the values of Care, Courage and Collaboration. At Hydro, you havethe chance to make a difference in the industries that matter. Explore our world and the heart of our operations.