Technical Assistant

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

Job summary

Universal Stainless is seeking a Technical Assistant to support the Dunkirk Technology team and assist other departments as directed by Technical Management. You will review process records, collect data, witness critical order processing, and create heat treatment charts.

The role requires 1–3 years in manufacturing, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Office and Google Suite. Safety-oriented and able to meet deadlines are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in STEM or equivalent manufacturing experience
• 1–3 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong organizational and data-collection abilities
• Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical personnel
• Safety-oriented and reliable in meeting deadlines

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 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/review; audit support; customer/OEM audit support; review test results)

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Office suite

Google Workspace

Detail oriented

Deadline driven

Education

Associate degree in STEM or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs/Sheets

Job description

Technical Assistant

8 days ago Requisition ID: 1836

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.