Technology Assistant

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc; City of Dunkirk (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Stainless & Alloy Products Inc in Dunkirk, NY is looking for a Technical Support role to provide assistance to the Technology team and other departments as needed. The position involves reviewing order specifications, analyzing product data, and supporting QA/QC functions.

Ideal candidates will have an associate degree in a STEM field, strong organizational and analytical skills, and proficient communication abilities. The role is essential for operational reporting and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Safety oriented individual with a self-starter attitude.
• Ability to meet deadlines while being self-disciplined.

Responsibilities

• Review processing activities for critical orders and materials.
• Analyze and summarize product and process data for reporting.
• Monitor departmental backlogs and elevate necessary items.
• Compile data for reports and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare heat treatment charts for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Organizational and analytical skills

Effective communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in a STEM related field

Job description

This position's main objective is to provide support to the Technology team. It is also an expectation to offer ancillary support to other departments as the Technical Manager sees fit. This role reports directly to the Technical Manager and is a key component of the Dunkirk team.

Responsibilities

• Review processing activities for critical orders and material to verify adherence to required specifications
• Collect, analyze, and summarize product and process data to support operational reporting and decision-making
• Monitor departmental backlogs and elevate necessary items as needed
• Compile and summarize data for reports, projects, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Prepare and review heat treatment charts for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Compare conversion requisitions against order requirements
• Review process records against current procedures, customer order requirements, and fixed practices
• Systems Support
  • Administrative support tasks, such as scanning, printing, and retrieving necessary documents
  • Maintaining a current database by consistently uploading purchase orders in a timely manner
• QA/QC functions
  • Assist in and execute customer/OEM audits
  • Generate and review material certifications to meet necessary requirements
  • Quality assurance audit support
  • Review test results to confirm acceptability to relevant customer requirements
  • Provide support for quality assurance audits and ensure accuracy through document review

Skills

• Organizational and analytical skills are mandatory
• Effective communication, both written and oral
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Capability to customize communication to both technical and non-technical personnel to ensure understanding
• Attention to detail and ability to identify anomalies

Profile

• Safety orientated individual with a self-starter and motivated attitude
• Someone who is able to meet deadlines while being self-disciplined
• Associate degree in a STEM related field or equivalent experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment
• 1-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move and work safely in both an office setting 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.