Quality Lab Technician (Aerospace - Plastic Mfg.)

Airtech Advanced Materials Group; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Company-funded retirement plan

Job summary

Airtech Advanced Materials Group is seeking a quality control support professional in Huntington Beach, CA. This role focuses on material and product quality checks and maintaining Airtech’s document control system.

Responsibilities include organizing documents, verifying orders and test reports, sampling and inspecting materials, and supporting lab inspections. A high school diploma and basic math/science proficiency are required, with forklift certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school degree and proficiency in math and science or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of company quality requirements and manuals.
• Knowledge of PC programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs organization of controlled documents through Airtech’s document control software. Organizes documents and publishes them for approval and assures that the document comments are updated as appropriate.
• Obtains a copy of the purchase order and verifies material received against the purchase order and verifies that specification test reports accompany the shipment or is already on file. When test results are unacceptable, advises Quality Assurance Manager for appropriate action.
• Obtains random samples from outgoing pallets of processed or, as applicable, purchased product and checks with laboratory instruments that the samples meet company quality standards and customer's standards. Retains samples as required by contract, purchase order or per standard procedures.
• Receives samples from Machine Operator on startup of new line runs as applicable. Checks samples and advises if they meet company product specifications.
• Receives samples from supervisor and checks reworked product for compliance with company standards.
• Checks and verifies, where applicable, machine setups and paperwork to be sure the most current and accurate information is available to the Machine Operators.
• Prepares necessary test reports and trend charts in support of lab inspection function.
• Assists supervisors with quality problem follow-up checks.
• Keeps neat and orderly work area.
• Performs all work in a manner providing for safety and health of self and other plant personnel.
• Must possess good communication skills and legible handwriting.
• Notifies supervisor or manager of any potential safety hazards.
• Performs other jobs and tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Forklift certification

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Document control software

PC programs

Job description

About Airtech

Airtech is a family-owned, community focused, global leader founded in 1973. We are the market leader in materials used in the manufacturing of high-performance composite parts. Our products are used by the aerospace, automotive, marine, green energy, and recreational sports industries to create cutting edge lighter, stronger, and greener components.

Job Summary

Performs quality checks on incoming materials and of finished product, using laboratory testing equipment where appropriate. In addition, responsible for organizing and storing controlled documents in Airtech’s document control system.

Essential Functions

• Performs organization of controlled documents through Airtech’s document control software. Organizes documents and publishes them for approval and assures that the document comments are updated as appropriate.
• Obtains a copy of the purchase order and verifies material received against the purchase order and verifies that specification test reports accompany the shipment or is already on file. When test results are unacceptable, advises Quality Assurance Manager for appropriate action.
• Obtains random samples from outgoing pallets of processed or, as applicable, purchased product and checks with laboratory instruments that the samples meet company quality standards and customer's standards. Retains samples as required by contract, purchase order or per standard procedures.
• Receives samples from Machine Operator on startup of new line runs as applicable. Checks samples and advises if they meet company product specifications.
• Receives samples from supervisor and checks reworked product for compliance with company standards.
• Checks and verifies, where applicable, machine setups and paperwork to be sure the most current and accurate information is available to the Machine Operators.
• Prepares necessary test reports and trend charts in support of lab inspection function.
• Assists supervisors with quality problem follow-up checks.
• Keeps neat and orderly work area.
• Performs all work in a manner providing for safety and health of self and other plant personnel.
• Must possess good communication skills and legible handwriting.
• Must have passed yearly forklift certification testing.
• Notifies supervisor or manager of any potential safety hazards.
• Performs other jobs and tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High school degree and proficiency in math and science or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge of company quality requirements and manuals.
• Knowledge of PC programs preferred.

Schedule

• 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM; Monday - Friday

We Hire You To Retire You

Working for Airtech means being part of a global family that believes in long-term employment and promoting from within, along with personal and professional development. Airtech offers a competitive compensation package which includes medical/dental/vision benefits, paid vacation and holidays, and a company-funded retirement plan. We put safety first to ensure we can all go home to our families after producing the best quality product in the most efficient way possible.

Learn more about us at www.airtechjobs.com.

Airtech International is committed to equal employment opportunity. We do not discriminate based on an individual’s race, religion, creed, color, sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, or sexual orientation), age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.