RAPAC Quality Control Technician

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Oakland, TNtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
JR0004109
** Job Purpose
** Perform the process development or quality testing needed to confirm that incoming raw materials, in-process production, and final product materials meet expected specifications, while following lab safety practices and good manufacturing practices.
** Key Responsibilities and Duties
*** Follow good manufacturing practices to ensure that all documentation is accurate, reliable, and compliant with regulatory standards
* Follow and utilize the Quality Management System Manual for guidance of job operation.
* Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and test equipment, along with routine calibration of but not limited to  + GC - Gas chromatographs  + XRF - X-ray fluorescence  + FTIR – Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy  + PSA – Particle size analyzer
* Perform quality tests to identify compliance or non-compliance
* Perform routine audits of but not limited to:  + Extrusion equipment  + Support equipment  + Quality Systems  + Standard Operating Procedures  + Warehouse program  + Maintenance program  + Production program  + Quality program
* Record test results for record keeping that could be subject to audit
* Prepare samples, reagents, and solutions, using flammable liquids and acids in a hood
* Troubleshoot processes, test methods, and equipment
* Clean lab equipment, test equipment, and the laboratory working environment
* Monitors, maintains, and utilizes Statistical Process Control (SPC) as a means for quality awareness and improvement
* Provide support in diagnostics of extrusion equipment and support equipment
** Experience, Educational and Technical Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in science related field preferred
* At least 5 years of manufacturing or laboratory experience
* Strong technical background
** Abilities Required
*** Prompt and regular attendance
* Independently perform routine tests in a timely manner
* Exercise good judgment when test results do not appear reasonable
* Effective verbal and written communication skills
* Work in a team environment and build relationships with other areas of the organization
* Record accurate and legible data using good documentation practices
** Key Competencies
*** Interpersonal Skills
* Technical Learning
* Perseverance* Problem Solving
* Standing Alone
* Action Oriented
** Physical Activity

Required:

** Climbing:

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs and equipment, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.  Needs good body agility.

Stooping:

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist.  This requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Crouching:

Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.

Reaching:

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Standing:

Standing for sustained periods of time.

Walking:

Moving over long distances to accomplish tasks.

Pushing:

Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

Pulling:

Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Lifting:

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.

Grasping:

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Feeling:

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin.

Fingering:

Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.

Talking:

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.  This includes activities where detailed or important spoken instruction must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing:

Perceiving the nature of sounds with no less than 40 dB at 500 Hz, 100 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction.  Able to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machine parts.

Repetitive Motion:

Substantial movements of the arms, hand and/or…