Quality Technician

Job Description Job Description 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 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.