Quality Inspector I

Buffalo, NY

Full time

R12779

Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.

Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!

The Quality Inspector will setup, operate and control a variety of auxiliary equipment related to the manufacture of ceramic fiber, as well as equipment and apparatus used directly in the manufacture of ceramic fiber products; to insure desired product quality; to maintain productivity standards and to ensure safe operation.

This position reports directly to the Quality Engineer, but is also directed by the Shift Advisor.

Responsibilities:

• Perform Quality Testing

• Obtain samples from end of line at a pre-determined frequency

• Conduct testing in accordance with internal work instructions and procedures

• Quality testing of all outgoing products including, but not limited to:

• Thickness and basis weight

• Fiber diameter

• Fiber index

• Friability

• Crystallinity

• Tensile

• Compression testing

• Perform additional testing as necessary

• Perform re-testing of material as directed by the Quality Supervisor or Engineers

• Production Support

• Provide periodic support for relief of End of Line operators

• Assist in the rebuilding and refurbishment of needle boards

• Auditing of production line and product quality

• Other Duties

• Maintain clean and safe equipment and an orderly work area

• Daily shift turnover reporting

• Regular communication with production regarding test results and sorting needs

• Ensure proper entry of all test results into electronic systems

• Perform other related duties as needed

Requirements:

• High school Diploma required, Associate degree or other post high school training preferred, or industrial experience.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft office, the ability to learn and access information through computer databases, and the ability to read simple gages and follow work instructions.

• The individual must also be able to work a 12-hour continuous shift schedule (4 days on, 4 days off from 7-7 rotating days/nights).

• Lifting requirements up to 50 lbs., be able to handle repetitive stair and ladder climbing, and work successfully in team environment.

• Tools and equipment used: Fork truck, computer, wet scrubber, furnaces, small hand tools, carton sealer, stapler, carton erector, tape gun, stretch wrapper, power washer, etc.

• Facilities Used: Electricity, water, compressed air, steam, LP gas, etc.

• Materials Used: Ceramic Fiber mixes, cutters, bags, stretch wrap, hand tools.

Compensation:

• $24.41/hour

• Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.

Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.

Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener.

We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications.

With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge.

Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.