Quality Technician

Unifrax I LLC; City of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkegen in the United States is seeking a Quality Technician to perform product sampling, testing, and data documentation. The role requires equipment operation, NCMR handling, PPAP data support, and participation in audits to ensure compliance with safety and plant procedures.

You will work a 12-hour rotating shift, handle data entry, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the quality system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Strong computer skills and basic math/writing ability.
• AS/400 knowledge desirable; SPC training a plus.
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Product testing for in-process and finished goods.
• Audit test results from non-QA personnel.
• Assist in PPAP data generation.
• Assist in gage study data generation.
• Generate NCMRs and communicate information to relevant staff.
• Data entry and management of hardcopy/electronic records.
• Use Wonderware data system and respond to statistical trends.
• Conduct special quality testing and provide data summaries.
• Test incoming materials as needed.
• Assist with Quality Systems and write plant procedures.
• Perform process and documentation audits as required.

Skills

Basic math & writing

Strong computer skills

Quality awareness

Shift readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS/400 knowledge

SPC training

Familiar with Alkegen products

Job description

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

Job Requirements

The Quality Technician will perform product sampling, inspection and testing and document the results on the appropriate forms and data collection systems provided. The individual will also be expected to have the proper knowledge and expertise to navigate the various computer software programs and databases required to perform these tasks and other duties within the scope of the job. Other requirements of the position include familiarity with the product line, the ability to generate and disposition NCMR's, the proper knowledge to operate and maintain test equipment, assist with incoming raw material inspection, returned material inspection, part inspection for PPAP's, participation in gage studies, write work instructions, and auditing processes and inspection results performed by manufacturing operators. The position requires the person to be a self starter, a good communicator who actively participates in department functions and can provide suggestions towards continuous improvement. The position will require the individual to work overtime to provide shift coverage for vacations and the start-up of additional manufacturing processes. Participation in audits required when audit involves areas which fall under the technician's job duties. The individual is expected to perform these duties in compliance with company rules, plant rules and all safety policies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Product Testing Perform product testing for in-process and finished goods


• Audit test results from non-QA personnel


• Assist in PPAP data generation


• Assist in Gage study data generation


• Generate NCMRs and communicate information from them to applicable personnel


• Data Management Hardcopy and electronic data entry


• Wonderware data system use Reaction to statistical trends when presented


• Special Quality Testing New product testing methods data collection Provide summary and data on experimental tests


• Test incoming materials as needed


• Assist with Quality Systems Assist in writing of plant procedures and work instructions


• Perform audits of processes and documentation as needed

Qualifications/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required


• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting, required


• Expertise with computers required


• Basic math language and writing skills


• AS/400 knowledge desirable, familiarity with Unifrax products, preferred


• ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT).SPC and statistical training a plus


• Must be willing and able to work a 12-hour continuous shift (4 on/ 4 off, rotating days/nights)

Compensation

Compensation: $25 - $32 / hour

Employer Culture and Diversity Statement

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.

Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener. We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications. With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge. Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.