Technical Assistant

Universal Stainless; City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Stainless located in Dunkirk, NY is seeking a Technical Assistant to support the Dunkirk Technology team and ancillary departments as directed by Technical Management.

The role involves reviewing process records, collecting data, creating heat treatment charts, monitoring backlogs, and assisting with QA/QC tasks along with basic systems support such as scanning and uploading POs.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a STEM field or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Experience and ability to work with technical and non-technical staff.
• Proficiency in Office and Google Suite preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review process records against procedures and order requirements.
• Collect and summarize product and process data.
• Witness processing of critical orders and materials.
• Create and review heat treatment charts.
• Monitor backlogs and flag items needing attention.
• Review conversions against order requirements.
• Summarize data for reports and projects.
• Support systems tasks: scanning, printing, uploading PO data.
• Support QA/QC: material certification review and audits.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Office suite proficiency

Google Suite proficiency

Education

Associate degree in STEM

Tools

Office

Google Suite

Job description

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Technical Assistant

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

Primary Objective:

To provide support to Dunkirk Technology team as well as ancillary support to other departments as directed by Technical Management.

Position Reports To:

Technical Manager

Responsibilities:

• Review process records against procedures, order requirements, and fixed practices
• Product and process data collection/summarization
• Witness processing of critical orders/materials
• Creation and review of heat treatment charts
• Monitor department backlogs and flag up items needing attention
• Review conversion requisitions against order requirements
• Summarize data for reports and projects
• Systems Support
  • Scanning, printing, retrieving documents
  • Upload purchase orders into database
• QA/QC functions
  • Material certification generation and review
  • Quality assurance audit support
  • Customer/OEM audit support
  • Review test results for acceptability to customer requirement

Skills:

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Proficient in Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Chat, Meet) preferred
• Detail oriented
• Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical personnel
• Ability to meet all deadlines

Education:

• Associate degree in a STEM related field or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Experience:

• 1-3 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment

Characteristics:

• Safety oriented
• Meets commitments
• Proactive

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely move around and work in both an office and a manufacturing environment
• Compliance with safety and quality policies

Security Level:

• US Citizen or US Person meeting ITAR requirements
• Access to confidential business information

Universal Stainless is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.