Quality Lab Technician

Prysmian Group; Willimantic (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Prysmian Group in Willimantic, Maine, seeks a Quality Assurance professional to interpret specifications and determine quality standards for testing, ensuring reliable products.

You will record data, perform a variety of tests, and assist with corrective actions, while engaging with customers, inspectors and auditors to uphold high standards.

Qualifications

• Preferred Associates Degree in chemical or mechanical discipline and/or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Interpret specifications and confer with management to set quality standards.
• Select products for tests and evaluate dimensions, performance, and characteristics.
• Record data and apply quality control procedures.
• Assist with complaint analysis and corrective actions.
• Interact with external customers, inspectors and auditors as needed.

Skills

Wire Testing

Cable Testing

Fiber Optic

Flame Testing

Electrical Testing

Mechanical Testing

Team Player

Multi-tasking

Computer Skills

Written Communication

Detail Orientation

Continuous Improvement

Education

Associates Degree in Chemical/Mechanical

Tools

Windows XP

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Interprets engineering and industry specifications and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards
• Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and test products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, mechanical and electrical characteristics
• Record test data, applying quality control procedures
• Evaluate data and documents deviations from existing standards
• Recommend modifications of existing quality or production procedures to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability
• Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests on material or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics
• Enters data into computer for analysis
• Assist with complaint analysis and corrective actions
• Pay attention to ensure own safety and others who may be visiting the work area
• Keep good housekeeping around all work areas
• Support continuous improvement projects and 6S events
• Support Layered Process Audits as scheduled
• Interact with external customers, inspectors and auditors as needed
• Performs other tasks as requested by Quality Manager

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience with wire and cable testing, fiber optic, flame testing, electrical and mechanical testing
• Ability to work as an individual or as part of a team
• Capable of multi-tasking
• Solid computer skills (Windows XP, MS Word, MS Excel) and writing ability
• Sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and operational focus
• Must be able to communicate effectively both oral and written with other associates, technicians, engineers and customers
• Must have good attention to detail
• Must be able to motivate, communicate and drive continuous improvements

Qualifications

Preferred Associates Degree in chemical or mechanical discipline and/or relevant experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Prysmian Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please let us know.