Quality Technician (73568)

Job DetailsJob Location: Mead, CO 80542Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $24.00 - $29.00 HourlyThe Quality Technician position requires 75% of tasks to be completed outdoors with the remaining 25% to be computer-based tasks in an office environment.  It involves hands on calibration and management of the calibration system.  Sampling chemicals for analytical testing is also a critical responsibility.   Job Responsibilities Repair scales and other mechanical devices. Verify and calibrate production measurement equipment including but not limited to, digital scales, thermal couples, pressure transmitters, RTD’s, pressure gauges (analog), solvent flow meters, standards. Maintain calibration schedules, records and database. Schedule quarterly scale calibrations with outside contractor. Schedule calibrations with third party calibration vendor. Assist engineering with PO submission for process monitoring equipment. Sample chemicals for testing and verifying they meet specifications. Assist with preparing final cylinder preparations and quality approval. Report nonconforming materials and equipment to appropriate individuals. Assist with inventory approval status for raw materials and expired materials. Perform work in accordance with published BSC safety protocols and policies. Perform visual inspections of chemical materials. Perform visual inspection of cylinders and the application of tamper-evident seals. Projects and additional tasks as assigned. Education High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) QualificationsQualifications: Strong mechanical skills and ability to prioritize workload. Familiarity with digital scales, thermal couples, pressure transmitters, RTD’s, pressure gauges (analog), solvent flow meters, standards preferred.    Minimum of 1 year working in a manufacturing environment. Willingness to obtain fork lift certification. Extreme attention to detail. Strong communication skills. Interface effectively with personnel from all levels of the organization. Proficiency in MS Office, Outlook, and ERP systems. Prioritize multiple work items with minimal oversight. Supervisory Responsibilities: None for this position Language Skills: Read, interpret, and write documents such as operating procedures, work instructions, and routine reports and correspondence. Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, chemical formularies, and volumes. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to comprehend and apply statistical techniques. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory and factor analysis. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Must pass a physical examination. Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, and extreme cold. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.