Quality Test and Inspection Associate

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc.; Forest (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CHIPTON-ROSS Inc. is looking for a Quality Test and Inspection Associate Analyst for a Temp to Hire position in Forest, OH. You will perform various testing methods and manage calibration of test equipment.

The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in a laboratory environment. A Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required. The role involves working closely with engineering to resolve production issues.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience working with mechanical hand tools in a lab setting.
• Ability to analyze technical reports and schematics.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safe operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct various tests including pH, tensile, and salt spray.
• Prepare chemical mixtures for testing.
• Manage calibration of testing and environmental equipment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on production issues.

Skills

Mechanical and lab testing methods

Data analysis tools

Ability to read engineering drawings

Safe operating procedures knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree from accredited university

Tools

Test equipment (pH meters, analyzers)

Standard business software applications

Job description

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Quality Test and Inspection Associate Analyst for a Temp to Hire opportunity in Forest, OH.

Responsibilities

• Conduct testing of liquids in processing tanks, including conversion coat, copper sulfite, pickle & passivation, De-Ionized water, quench and leak test tanks. Read flushing patches to quantify microscopic debris. Conduct tensile testing, salt spray testing, conversion coat and paint adhesion coupon testing; oil flash testing; Temperature Uniformity Surveys & System Accuracy Test on braze ovens; metallurgy, pH, NaF and LiCl testing for salt brazing; and other testing required by the Quality Assurance department.
• Prepare chemical mixtures as needed for Iridite, Isoprep, Keller, Lepito, Marble, Zyglo, Copper Sulfate, etc.
• Take samples and test levels for various manufacturing and inspection processes including argon gas (temperature, dewpoint ); cold storage temperatures; eutectic melting; high temperature oxidation; Cleanline liquid content; oil viscosity in test stands and other sampling as needed.
• Manage the calibration of: chemical test equipment (e.g. anodize testers, pH meters); electronic equipment (e.g. AC power supplies, conductivity meters, spectrophotometers); environmental test equipment (e.g. dewpoint sensors, humidity and temperature sensors); Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection equipment (e.g. Accumax meters, Gould Bass meters); hydraulic & pneumatic equipment (e.g. viscometers, flow meters, manometers); mechanical equipment (e.g. torque analyzers, scales, salt spray booth); and radiographic equipment (e.g. survey meters, X-Ray templates etc.)
• Work with Design, Quality and Manufacturing Engineering to move new products through qualification and into production by assisting in the resolution of issues that arise with production processes and when performing field failure investigations.
• Other technical functions as required, including review of supplier certifications for compliance to technical specifications; and Manufacturing Specification Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and formal education as required; reviewing publications, establishing industry networks, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and maintaining required certifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of mechanical and lab testing methods, principals and concepts and general manufacturing operations.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret engineering drawings and specifications; equipment operating instructions; technical reports and schematics; and apply them to equipment to achieve intended results.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• General knowledge of applicable safe operating procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Ability to use standard business software applications and specialized data analysis tools.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and unit conversions.
• Ability to interpret a broad variety of technical instructions in mathematical and diagrammatic forms that include several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to research and analyze data and develop recommendations or resolve problems by drawing on internal information and referring to prior decisions.
• Ability to work on a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity where analysis of the situation or data requires thorough identification of factors and analysis of impact.
• Ability to work within work objectives regarding projects and team goals.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information to team members, team leaders and management in oral and written formats.
• Ability to select procedures and techniques to apply to work to meet specified priorities and order of assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college but not required depending on experience.
• 3-5 years' experience working with hand tools in a "mechanical" laboratory setting, preferred.

Work Schedule

1st Shift, 5/40 schedule