Quality Assurance Technician

Quality Assurance TechnicianLocation: Seguin, TX, US, 78155 Group: North American Steel Group Division: Quality AssuranceIt's what's inside that counts _______________________________ There's more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it's the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering: Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit Competitive Compensation and Bonuses Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Training and Advancement OpportunitiesWhy This Job CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you'll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.What You'll DoPerform chemical analysis of steel samples and physical testing of various steel mill rolled productsMaintain and operate spectrograph and related equipment to test chemical composition of heatsMaintain and operate tensile test machine and bending test apparatus to check conformity of rolled product to specification physical requirementsRecord, verify and submit test results to insure product quality and mill certification integrity into CMC computer systemsParticipates in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively upholds the CMC Safety CultureSupport nuclear program compliant quality management system, including 10 CFR Part 21Prepare and perform chemistry tests for samples taken from heat samples and when necessary billets and test barsVerify test results against product specifications and support billet heat traceability activitiesCut, prepare, and inspect samples from all rolled products for dimension, weight and workmanship at the rolling processCommunicate inspection results in real time to the proper supervisorPerform tension test and enter test data into computer for Mill test reportsUse extensometer and recorder as required to enter results into computer system in a timely mannerUtilize ancillary equipment (eg metallography, potable hardness tester, etc) when necessaryCommunicate non-conforming product with emphasis on weight control, strength level and product specifications per assigned standardsAdvise appropriate personnel to make Thermex adjustments when results indicate need based on test resultsCollect, prepare, test and package samples for use by various State Highway inspectors and othersAlso support external audits when necessarySupport lab standardization and document control activitiesMaintain operating condition and standardization of two spectrographs and x-ray analyzer, shears, and argon supplyMaintain operating condition and standardization of saws and other equipment required for in-process and product testingClean and calibrate tensile test machine and other tools as required in accordance with established practice and proceduresObtain water samples and perform hardness test, monitor water softeners, and add salt as neededCommunicate with caster supervisor concerning hardness of softener water and alert appropriateDetect and report nonconforming material and deviations from specifications to supervisorInitiate containment, support root cause investigation, and disposition activitiesSupport product operations with non-conforming test results and non-standard billet grade usageWhat You'll NeedUse math and knowledge of the job to determine if product is within specsMust have intermediate skills with Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc), experience with QMOS, and SAP preferredCapable to perform the physical requirements of the job (lift 35-50 lbs)Able to work well and efficiently in teams and cross-functional activitiesMust have an excellent work ethic, attention to detail, communication and organizational skillsAbility to work a 12-hour rotating shift which may include weekends and holidayPrevious experience in Quality Control preferredAbility to work in non-climate controlled environmentYour EducationHigh School Diploma or GED requiredWe are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We've built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we're just getting started. If you're ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you're ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world! 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