Quality Technician Assistant Christy Refractories

Overview

Location: St. Louis, MO

Employment Type: Full-Time | Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Schedule: Monday-Friday (40 hours per week; occasional overtime as business needs require). Typical Business Hours 8am-5pm

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing quality and laboratory environment
• Opportunity to develop technical and quality-related skills
• Training provided for job-specific tasks and equipment
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to contribute ideas and improvements

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to support day-to-day quality and laboratory activities in a manufacturing environment. This hands-on role helps ensure products meet internal specifications and customer requirements through accurate sample preparation, testing, and documentation. The Quality Technician Assistant works closely with the Quality Control Technician and Plant Manager and is ideal for someone who values organization, accuracy, safety, and teamwork.

• Prepare, label, and organize raw material, in-process, and finished product samples for testing
• Perform routine laboratory and quality tests following written procedures and work instructions
• Accurately record test data and maintain logs, spreadsheets, and other quality tracking records
• Communicate test results, unusual findings, and potential quality concerns to the Quality Control Technician and Plant Manager
• Assist with the quarantine, segregation, and disposition of nonconforming materials as directed
• Help maintain laboratory organization, supply inventory, and general housekeeping in quality areas
• Support routine equipment checks and basic calibration activities per established schedules
• Follow all safety, quality, and environmental policies, including proper use of PPE
• Participate in production trials, special projects, and continuous improvement activities
• Perform other duties as assigned by plant leadership

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or lab-related coursework is a plus
• Experience in a manufacturing, production, or laboratory environment is helpful but not required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures and work instructions
• Basic math skills, including measurements, scales, and simple calculations
• Basic computer skills, including data entry, Microsoft Excel, and email
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently once trained and ask questions when clarification is needed

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift and carry up to approximately 40 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation
• Willingness to work in an on-site manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, noise, and moving machinery
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Christy Industrial Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from veterans, individuals with disabilities, and those who bring diverse perspectives to our team.

All offers of employment with any Christy company are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, when applicable, a drug screen. Background checks are conducted on all final candidates and may also be conducted for employees being promoted or transferred, as deemed necessary.

Background checks may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Social Security verification:
  Confirms the applicant's Social Security number, date of birth, and prior addresses.
• Criminal history:
  Reviews up to seven years of criminal convictions and probation records, where permitted by law. When evaluating criminal history, Christy will consider:
  • The nature and seriousness of the offense and its relevance to the position.
  • The time elapsed since the offense or completion of sentence.
  • The number of offenses.
  • Whether hiring, transferring, or promoting the individual would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers, or vendors.
• Drug screen:
  Christy is a drug- and alcohol-free workplace and maintains a testing program consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law.…