Quality Technician I

Quality Technician IThe Quality Technician I will support Toray’s quality team in one or more phases of the lab. In this role, the Quality Technician I will uphold Toray’s quality standards which are set in place by the organization, customers, and management. Roles and responsibilities are subject to change.Major duties and requirements:Quality:3 levels of QA lab technicians exist, broken up by competency in the lab phases. Technician roles are filled based on need, but cross-training is encouraged.Familiarity with composite materials, specifically carbon fiber and fiberglass compositesKnowledge of time and temperature-sensitive (TATS) materialsUse of Microsoft Excel workbooks and Microsoft Access to record and report dataAbility to read and follow written Lab Request instructionsCommunicate discrepancies or non-conformances to Supervisor and/or Quality EngineerStrong ethic regarding data integrityUsage of FIFO “first in, first out” for self-scheduling assignmentsRecord and document work performed each day in a “pass down” email to the supervisor if working off shiftsLayup Phase Technician: Support the Layup Phase with the following:Document incoming material traceability information into Toray’s databaseUse of ply cutter to kit plies of prepreg required for panelsLayup prepreg panels for acceptance testing per documented test plansLayup test coupons with resin films, foams, and other aerospace materialsProgram cures into the digital oven and autoclave and record the collected dataPhysicals Phase Technician: Support the Physicals Phase with the following:Use scales, calipers, and other devices to measure the size of prepreg/other samplesUse ovens/furnaces to perform prepreg testingUse acids (acetone/NMP) to perform prepreg testingVisually or otherwise inspect prepreg specimens to outlined criteriaSample Cutting Phase Technician: Support the Sample Cutting Phase with the following:Knowledge of machining best practices for composite materialsFamiliar with industry-standard tolerances for coupon geometryUse calipers and micrometers to ensure cut coupons meet required tolerancesPrepare samples through abrading, cleaning, and application of adhesive for testingMaintain coupon traceability throughout multiple machining operationsMechanical Phase Technician: Support Mechanical Phase with the following:Use calipers/micrometers to properly report the dimensions of test samplesEnsure test coupons meet required tolerancesUse Instron test frames to test specimensAble to use Blue Hill software to perform testingPerform mechanical tests on prepared samples to ASTM/other industry standardsTroubleshoot minor issues with test setups/test frame configurationsApply strain gages to the surface of test coupons.FV/Density Phase Technician: Support FV/Density Phase with the following:Use calipers/micrometers/scales to properly report the dimensions of test samplesBe familiar with the use of acids (sulfuric/nitric/MEK) to perform sample digestionsUse ovens/furnaces to cure or perform burn-offs for testingUse of CEM microwave digestion system to perform acid digestionUse of Pycnometer and processes to perform density testingAnalytical Phase Technician: Support Analytical Phase with the following:Use calipers/micrometers to properly report the dimensions of test samplesUse of ovens/furnaces to perform testingEnsure test coupons meet required tolerancesUse of Rheometer and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis to perform testing to ASTM/other industry standardsUse of Thermal Mechanical Analysis (TMA) to perform testing to ASTM/other industry standards.Use of Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) to perform testing to ASTM/other industry standards.Use of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) to perform testing to ASTM/other industry standards.Use of Fourier-Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) to perform testing to ASTM/other industry standards.Perform required routine validations on equipmentTroubleshoot minor issues related to equipment configurations and sample loading.Dimensional Inspection Phase Technician: Support the Dimensional Inspection Phase with the following:Inspection of incoming and outgoing products to engineering specifications using basic test and measuring equipmentAbility to work with handheld gauges, such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, etc.Ability to work with Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) and Portable Coordinate Measurement Machine (PCMM).Knowledge of PCDMIS CAD ++ inspection software (preferred)Familiar with CAD models (IGES, Step, Solidworks, Catia)Ability to read and interpret blueprints and know definitions of critical, major, and minor characteristics using (ASME Y14.5) Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) disciplineAbility to measure parts and determine if they are meeting print specificationsInspect first part against each measurement as indicated on print. Verify acceptable tolerance. Indicate completed inspection on the corresponding inspection recordExperience with engineering drawings & tolerance, standards & specifications in accordance with (ASME Y14.5) Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)Choose and check the calibration of the inspection equipment to be usedPerform visual and dimensional inspection of purchased parts, tight tolerance machined parts, stamped and fabricated parts, components, assemblies, and materials.Perform first article inspection, incoming, in-process, and final inspections on new and revised partsGenerate, distribute, and file inspection reports as requiredDocument non-conforming products when detected. Attach Red Tag and/or Red NC tags to the non-conforming productTimely completion of all paperwork associated with the position including NC tagsComplete and maintain all documentation per customer and/or internal requirementsResponsible for the completeness and accuracy of all work performedSafety:Follow safety procedures for PPE (personal protection equipment)Properly dispose of hazmat wasteMaintain a clean working environment through a “clean as you go” mentalityExperience and/or education requirements:Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent0 to 1 year of experience working with composites or productions or qualityMust be capable of lifting up to 25 lbs.Basic computer skills (MS Suite) requiredMust be able to follow written and verbal instructions for machine operationMust be able to communicate clearly (written and verbally) in EnglishMust be able to follow written and verbal instructions by reviewing SOPs and customer specificationUnderstand basic laboratory terminologyUnderstand weights and measurements in metrics and standard units (with the ability to execute a conversion from one to the other when necessary)Ability to operate calipers, micrometers, and scaleAble to work and communicate as a teamMaintain work areas in a neat, orderly, and safe mannerExcellent attendance; ability to work overtime, weekends, and off shifts