Quality Lab Operator - 1st Shift

Press Glass Inc; Ridgeway (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Press Glass Inc. seeks a Quality Lab Operator to conduct tests on raw materials and inspect finished products to ensure quality standards are met. You will perform sealing, desiccant, and spacer bar tests, record results, and calibrate tools as part of daily responsibilities in a manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, basic math, and the ability to communicate changes to production. Schedule is M-F with day shifts, and the company offers entry-level stability.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; additional education is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Good written communication skills.
• Good math skills (adding, multiplying, dividing).
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel, Outlook) with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Metric measurement reading and understanding is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform Mixing Control of Sealing Test and record results.
• Check temperature and document readings.
• Assess quality of the sealing mass by visual inspection.
• Weigh and compare silicone weight to standards.
• Run Butyl Replacement and Quality Reports and enter data.
• Calibrate measurement tools and complete electronic reports.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Good written communication skills

Good math skills

MS Office proficiency

Metric measurement reading

Education

High School diploma

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Description

About Press Glass

Press Glass is a leading manufacturer of architectural glass products used in major commercial construction projects and landmark buildings. Our work plays an important role in creating modern, high-quality buildings across the country.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OR SUMMARY:

The Quality Lab Operator is responsible for conducting tests on raw materials and checking quality of products.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conduct Mixing Control of Sealing Test:


• Check temperature and enter information into chart.


• Control quality of the sealing mass by visual check.


• Calculate silicone weight and compare to company standards.


• Conduct the Butyl Replacement and Quality Report:


• Enter information to the chart regarding serial number of butyl and machine.


• Weigh the butyl with spacer bar.


• Prepare Quality test of butyl.


• Conduct Desiccant Quality Control Test:


• Take sample of the raw material from production machine.


• Check temperature and weight of desiccant


• Complete the report.


• Communicate with production regarding any changes in the raw materials.


• Conduct Spacer Bars Control Test:


• Take the dimensions of the spacer and compare with the information in production software.


• Check quality of the spacers including corner shaping, printing, connection, edge after cutting.


• Conduct the Lamination Test:


• Conduct the ball drop test, the pummel test and the bake test.


• Related Testing Functions:


• Follow all testing instructions.


• Notify Quality & Technical Support Manager or Production Manager regarding any test abnormality.


• Complete electronic reports based on the paper charts.


• Calibrate measurement tools.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATIONAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma required; additional education is a plus.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.


• Good written communication skills.


• Good math skills (adding, multiplying, dividing)


• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel, Outlook) with the ability to quickly learn new systems.


• Metric measurement reading and understanding is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires regular sitting, reaching, walking, talking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling and keyboarding.


• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.


• Includes close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and color vision with ability to adjust focus.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job.


• Noise level is usually moderate.

Schedule: M-F 6a-2p

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and work level being performed by individuals assigned to this position; It is not an all-inclusive list of duties. Press Glass, Inc. reserves the right to cross-train between departments to meet the ongoing needs of the company. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities/departments from time-to-time as needed.

Press Glass is not accepting unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters for this position.