Quality Coordinator

Century Aluminum Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Aluminum Company in Robards, KY is seeking a Quality Coordinator to lead project development, data analysis, and process improvements in the Casting Department. You will coordinate quality initiatives, assist supervision, and ensure compliance with EEO/AAP policies.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, problem solving, and effective communication with production crews to sustain high-quality output and efficient operations on a rotating shift.

Qualifications

• Technical or associates degree preferred; in lieu of a degree, relevant work experience may suffice.
• Experience in quality control, audits, manufacturing, and process control.
• Technical knowledge of casting process preferred.
• Willingness to work a 12-hour rotating swing shift.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate projects, analyze data from projects, implement solutions to improve quality and process control.
• Assist supervision and employees in quality problem solving to maintain high recovery and productivity.
• Provide technical support for casting, homogenizing, and cutting procedures and quality.
• Coordinate requests for billets, samples, and measurements and manage related paperwork.

Skills

Quality control

Process control

Data analysis

Manufacturing experience

12-hour shift

Education

Associates Degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Quality Coordinator

Exempt Robards, KY, US

Development and coordination of projects involving casting practices, quality improvement, expenditures, methodology, and the overall operation of the Casting Department will be the major emphasis of this position. Improve all Casting products and eliminate unacceptable product; audit and review casting, homogenizing and sawing practices; and advise production and technical supervision on unacceptable practices. Also assist production and technical in quality-related problem solving. This position fills in for production crew leaders on a relief basis, as needed.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate projects, analyze data from projects, implement solutions, and follow-up projects with the assistance of other members of the technical team which will improve quality, process control, expenditures, methodology, and the overall operation of Casting.
• Assist production and technical supervision and employees in quality related problem solving, both immediate and planned, which will help maintain high levels of recovery and productivity.
• Provide technical support for operating crews as to the correct allowable casting, homogenizing, and cutting procedures and quality.
• Coordinate requests for billet and other product slices, metal cleanliness samples, and hydrogen values, and other product measurements (diameters).
• Control flow of samples by obtaining and identifying correct samples, by processing paper work necessary for maintenance and other laboratory areas.
• Maintain technical equipment and supplies through ordering supplies, insuring proper working order, and building necessary apparatus.
• EEO/AAP: This position has the responsibility to support and carry out the Company’s policy on Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action.
• Personal Development: Enhance professional growth and competence by participation in external and internal learning and development activities and training when appropriate.

Qualifications/ Skills/ Knowledge & Education:

• Technical/ Associates Degree preferred. In lieu of a degree, relevant work experience may suffice.
• Experience in quality control, audits, manufacturing, and process control.
• Technical knowledge of casting process preferred.
• Be willing and able to work a 12 hour rotating, swing shift.