QC Technician - 3rd Shift

Description

Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Department: Quality

Reports to: QA/QC Compliance Manager

Pay Rate: $17-$20/hr with a $2 shift differential

Schedule/Hours:

3rd shift, Sunday night through Friday morning, 11pm - 7:15am.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Responsible for preparing standards and vats used in the daily testing of SPIN disks.

· Conducts performance tests on start-up and hourly disks samples.

· Conducts physical/vacuum testing on pouched disk products.

· Responsible for interpreting data and making reagent adjustments as needed.

· Investigates customer complaints pertaining to SPIN products.

Miscellaneous:

· Participates in Lean activities, including but not limited to:

o Lean training and lean events such as kaizen or a 5 day event.

o 5 S program in QA/QC or other assigned areas.

o DMAICs. Continuously looks for ways to improve both the department’s and own individual efficiencies and time management, as well as ways to improve any aspect of the Company’s operations, and develops and implements DMAICs accordingly.

· Notifies Supervisors/Managers of any production, equipment, safety, personnel problems, etc., and cooperates in resolving such issues as well. For example, requests assistance when systems prevent the efficient performance of duties or when a system fails.

· Provides Supervisors/Managers with feedback to determine where additional training would benefit and obtains additional training as necessary.

· Assists in other department activities as needed.

· Floats to and works in other manufacturing areas as needed.

· Complies with all Company policies (ie. personnel, safety, etc.).

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications/Requirements:

· Minimum requirement of high school chemistry or general lab work experience. Position requires handling chemicals, using volumetric glassware, analytical balances, pH meters and SPIN meters.

· General computer knowledge and the ability to use Microsoft Works and Excel.

· Excellent math (algebra) and problem-solving skills required.

· Must be able to work both independently and as a team and work overtime as needed.

· Must be able to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

· Excellent communication skills are a must. The position requires communication with SPIN production personnel as well as QC and R&D personnel.

· Individual must be focused on task and not easily distracted.

· Must be able to transport up to 40 lbs.

Environmental Factors/Physical/Mental Capabilities:

Works indoors in a temperature-controlled environment. Position requires handling various chemicals and occasionally working in a fume hood. Requires good judgment, good problem solving, communication and math skills as well as good color perception. Position requires walking, standing, sitting, and transporting up to 40lbs.

Work-life and Culture:

LaMotte Company, a 100+ year-old global industry leader in developing and manufacturing premier water analysis solutions, operating in Newark, DE, Chestertown, MD and Warwick, UK. Our products are used around the world to accurately, quickly, and conveniently test water in a multitude of applications.

LaMotte relies on the personal success of our employees. We offer competitive pay with performance and level increases based on skills and more.

LaMotte offers a range of different shifts such as mornings, afternoons, evenings, and 12-hour shifts between both facilities to fit employee’s needs. LaMotte offers paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. We have several employee events including holiday events, employee appreciation events, community events, employee engagement, etc.

Full-time employees, who regularly work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible for employer-provided insurance including health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and supplemental insurance. Full-time employees are eligible to contribute to our 401(k) plan with an employer match available.

Chestertown, MD Facility Rates:

Salary information provided is based on general guidelines. LaMotte considers all factors (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, work experience, education, and key skills as well as market and business considerations.

LaMotte is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws.