Quality Technician – Extrusion & Process Improvement

Norsk Hydro; Cressona (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Profit Sharing

Retirement Savings Plans with Company

Education Assistance

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Job summary

Norsk Hydro in Cressona, PA is seeking a Quality Lead responsible for health, safety, housekeeping, and environmental compliance within the extrusion mill. You will ensure products meet standards, maintain inspection tools, and interface with quality systems.

You will inspect products, document results, and support PPAPs while upholding ISO/IATF and other standards. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration to enhance quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• Technical knowledge of extrusion processes, materials, and quality testing methods.
• Attention to detail to spot defects, irregularities or non-conformances.
• Problem-solving skills to address quality issues promptly.
• Data analysis skills to interpret quality data and inform decisions.
• Familiarity with ISO, IATF, or other standards and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Regularly inspect extruded products to ensure they meet specifications using precision tools.
• Record inspection results, report non-conformances, and maintain traceable quality documentation.
• Assist with PPAPs to meet customer requirements and disposition NCRs.
• Monitor extrusion process for deviations and ensure product quality.
• Calibrate and validate tools to meet tolerances and standards.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives across extrusion, Fab, PLS and other areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Quality standards

Extrusion knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

CMM

DataMyte

Ascona

Job description

Norsk Hydro in Cressona, PA is seeking a Quality Lead responsible for health, safety, housekeeping, and environmental compliance within the extrusion mill. You will ensure products meet standards, maintain inspection tools, and interface with quality systems.

You will inspect products, document results, and support PPAPs while upholding ISO/IATF and other standards. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration to enhance quality and efficiency.