QA Technician

What we offer you

• Medical
• Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions

What you will be doing

• Audit product characteristics and production processes, to ensure compliance with required product specifications and quality procedures.
• Perform a wide variety of product measurements including but not limited to all measurements required for CTL set up approval, releasing of finished goods for shipment, profilometer testing, measurement of zinc coverage using the acid etch technique and testing of HBIG and other tubes for cleanliness, mechanical properties and compliance with dimensional specifications.
• Collect, prepare and test in process product and raw material samples at various stages of production to determine compliance with established standards for mechanical properties. Measure dimensions, make required calculations and conduct hardness tests to determine compliance with specifications. Test material for surface roughness. Compile and enter test results and generate product certification for delivery with product to customers. Maintain related product testing files and documentation.
• Collect, mount, polish and analyze samples submitted for metallography analysis. Test material and collect data related to production trials and prepare related reports. Test billet conductivity and verify incoming billet certifications for conformance to specifications. Conduct gauge repeatability studies.
• Calibrate precision measurement instruments to established and specified standards. Maintain measurement tooling calibration system.
• Generate any range of periodic reports related to quality related data.
• Make recommendations to quality improvement teams regarding processing modifications to enhance product quality. Write work instructions and procedures to suit quality program requirements.
• Train employees in precision measurement techniques.
• Work independently or within teams to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements and policies.
• Acquire and apply knowledge of Hydro’s safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to maintain work flow or respond to emergency conditions.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition in accordance with 5 S standards.
• Requires the ability to perform all duties within limitation of the standard methods and procedures, and in accordance with strict adherence to HSE, quality and productivity requirements.

What will make you successful?

Ability to use a wide variety of dimensional gages and measurement tools and systems.

• Collaboration Skills
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Written and Oral Communication Proficiency
• Time Management and Organizational Skills
• Ethical Conduct
• Technical and Analytical Capacity
• Results Driven

What we offer you

• Medical
• Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions

What you will be doing

• Audit product characteristics and production processes, to ensure compliance with required product specifications and quality procedures.
• Perform a wide variety of product measurements including but not limited to all measurements required for CTL set up approval, releasing of finished goods for shipment, profilometer testing, measurement of zinc coverage using the acid etch technique and testing of HBIG and other tubes for cleanliness, mechanical properties and compliance with dimensional specifications.
• Collect, prepare and test in process product and raw material samples at various stages of production to determine compliance with established standards for mechanical properties. Measure dimensions, make required calculations and conduct hardness tests to determine compliance with specifications. Test material for surface roughness. Compile and enter test results and generate product certification for delivery with product to customers. Maintain related product testing files and documentation.
• Collect, mount, polish and analyze samples submitted for metallography analysis. Test material and collect data related to production trials and prepare related reports. Test billet conductivity and verify incoming billet certifications for conformance to specifications. Conduct gauge repeatability studies.
• Calibrate precision measurement instruments to established and specified standards. Maintain measurement tooling calibration system.
• Generate any range of periodic reports related to quality related data.
• Make recommendations to quality improvement teams regarding processing modifications to enhance product quality. Write work instructions and procedures to suit quality program requirements.
• Train employees in precision measurement techniques.
• Work independently or within teams to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements and policies.
• Acquire and apply knowledge of Hydro’s safety, environmental and quality standards.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to maintain work flow or respond to emergency conditions.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition in accordance with 5 S standards.
• Requires the ability to perform all duties within limitation of the standard methods and procedures, and in accordance with strict adherence to HSE, quality and productivity requirements.

What will make you successful?

Ability to use a wide variety of dimensional gages and measurement tools and systems.

• Collaboration Skills
• Decision Making and Problem Solving
• Written and Oral Communication Proficiency
• Time Management and Organizational Skills
• Ethical Conduct
• Technical and Analytical Capacity
• Results Driven