Technical Assistant

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc; City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc in Dunkirk, NY, seeks a QA/QC/Support Specialist to assist the Dunkirk Technology team and other departments as directed by Technical Management. Responsibilities include reviewing records, collecting data, creating heat treatment charts, monitoring backlogs, and supporting QA/QC activities.

Strong organizational and communication skills are essential; associate degree or equivalent manufacturing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a STEM field or equivalent manufacturing experience.
• Strong data collection and analysis abilities.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and QA/QC practices.

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 department backlogs and flag items needing attention.
• Review conversion requisitions against order requirements.
• Summarize data for reports and projects.
• QA/QC: generate and review material certifications; assist audits.
• Systems Support: scan/print/retrieve documents; upload purchase orders.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Technical/non-technical communication

Time management

Education

Associate degree in STEM or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

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.