Quality Technician

ROLE DEFINITION

Lithium-Ion Quality Lab Technician 

SCOPE & AUTHORITY

The scope of work shall include all Piney Flats site LI Quality System processes

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

•    The Position reports to the LI Quality Manager

•    Direct reports: None

LAB RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Responsible for collecting QC lab samples per control plans.

•    Prepare samples and conduct various physical testing per control plans in QC lab.

•    Conducts testing to ensure product quality as assigned by Quality Manager

•    Assists in evaluation and resolution of customer complaints and returned material.

•    Maintains inventories of materials needed for Quality Control testing.

•    Maintains cleanliness of equipment, supplies, work area and calibrate equipment as needed.

•    Makes written/verbal releases of tested materials to production or management, according to established quality control policies.

•    Compiles summaries of test results for inclusion in regular departmental reporting.

•    Other projects and duties as assigned by Quality Supervisor or Quality Manager.

PRODUCTION RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Assists in set-up or approving production gages per Quality Standards.

•    Assists in auditing packaged material prior to shipment to ensure label is correct and packaging meets specs.  Approves acceptable cartons.

•    Mindful of cost reduction needs and contributes where possible without sacrificing quality.

•    Assists in collecting, measuring and recording data for Certificates of Conformance.

Issues period rework report. (Scrap, Rework)

•    Assists with final audit acceptance sampling per control plans on LI Separator material as it is produced. Assists with final audit acceptance sampling per control plans 

•    Performs routine process Quality audits as assigned by QC Manager.

Safety ES&H

•    Understand the importance of conformance to the environmental policy procedures and the requirements of the EMS.

•    Understand the environmental impacts associated with their work activities and the environmental benefits of improved personal performance.

•    Understand their role in achieving conformance with the environmental policy, relevant procedures, and the requirements of the EMS, including emergency preparedness and response

•    Understand the potential consequences of deviation from specified operating procedures.

•    Comply with all environmental, safety, and health rules, policies, and programs established by the company to the extent of training received.

•    Immediately, report any accidents and releases to the Supervisor

•    Recognize that adhering to job responsibilities and procedures regarding environmental, health, and safety is a condition of employment.

Physical Requirements

•    Regularly required to stand for a period of time, walk routinely on the production floor as well as moving about in an office and laboratory environment.

•    Frequently required to bend, reach and sit.

•    Occasionally climbing, pulling/pushing, stooping/kneeling and twisting. Some physical lifting involved generally < 50lbs.

Education and Experience

Two Year Associate Degree (AS) along with Certified ASQ Quality Technician preferred, or High School Diploma/G.E.D, along with three (3) years relevant lab experience.