Lab Technician - 1st Shift

Vesuvius is a global leader in molten metal flow engineering and technology, primarily serving the global steel and foundry industries.  We develop innovative solutions that enable our customers to increase their efficiency and productivity, enhance quality, improve safety and reduce their costs and their environmental impact.  Our history spans more than 100 years, we are on six continents with more than 11,000 employees.  We value diversity. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do.  We aim to deliver sustainable, profitable growth to provide our shareholders with a superior return on their investment, while providing our employees with a safe workplace where they are recognized, developed and properly rewarded.

This position will be located in Chicago Heights, IL 

Summary

The QA Lab Technician receives, tests and analyzes production samples and raw materials as well as supporting other activities pertaining to Vesuvius Penn’s quality control programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collect, label and test production samples and raw materials according to written test procedures
• Conduct quality inspection of finished goods
• Setup and calibrate equipment to ensure accurate testing
• Provide administrative support for the Quality program
• Assist with documenting written Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures
• Conduct internal audits
• • Record inspection and test results accurately.
  • Maintain quality records, inspection reports, and calibration records.
  • Assist in the preparation of  quality reports.
  • Support document control and revision activities.
  • Identify and document non-conforming products.
  • Participate in root cause investigations and corrective actions.
  • Assist with containment, rework, and disposition activities.
  • Follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Support problem-solving activities using tools such as:
  • 5 Why Analysis
  • Fishbone (Ishikawa) Diagrams
  • Participate in continuous improvement projects.
  • Assist with reducing scrap, rework, and customer complaints.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma
• MS Office computer skills
• Must have rudimentary math skills.
• Verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to work in a safe manner
• Ability to interpret and understand technical documents
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand, walk, use hands to operate computer equipment, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The work environment has temperature extremes and moderate to high noise level.  

The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, education and location.