Quality Lab Technician at Chromalox, Inc. in La Vergne, Tennessee

Job Description:

Quality Lab Technician



At Chromalox, part of Spirax Group, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we do it better and have been doing it longer than anyone else.


Chromalox started with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.


That pioneering, innovative spirit continues today. Built on opportunity and innovation, Chromalox has grown to serve more global markets and industries. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.


Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!



The Role:



The Quality Lab Technician develops documents and performs sampling, testing, calibration/verification, and in-process auditing activities. Additionally, they maintain records for calibrated instruments and defective equipment reports, request quotes for equipment repair, and write purchase requests for equipment and services.


The Quality Lab Technician will help Develop and maintain Quality Metrics and Quality Records while performing preventive maintenance tasks for lab equipment. Acts as liaison between QA and Production Departments.


The Quality Lab Technician is a key player in our problem-solving team. They receive and assist in processing Material Return Authorizations (MRAs), using their expertise to make informed decisions and ensure the smooth operation of our processes.



Your Responsibilities:

• Independently observes, measures, tests, analyzes, or otherwise inspects and verifies raw materials and finished products to ensure specifications are met.
  
  


• Assists Quality Manager in identifying non-conformance causes and assists in non-conformance dispositioning by utilizing skills and technical research.
  
  


• Completes Non-Conforming Material Reports (NCM).
  
  


• Use test equipment such as a Multimeter, Thermogravimetric Analyzer, Differential Scanning Calorimeter, Moisture Analyzer, Melt Flow Indexer, Tensile Tester, Precision Scales, HiPot Tester, and MegaOhm Meter to verify functional conformance of products and/or raw material components.
  
  


• Use generalized or specific QC/Engineering test instructions, procedures, schematics, and layout drawings to check, test, and inspect components and finished products.
  
  


• Use micrometers, calipers, and pin/plug gauges to inspect dimensional parameters and verify instruments.
  Completes required portions of the various inspection forms and reports while performing inspection and test procedures.
  
  


• Keeps Quality Manager informed of fundamental quality issues.
  
  


• Makes suggestions for improvements or corrections.
  
  


• Other duties are assigned through identified and established process improvements.

• Some formal trade or technical school is desirable, but applicable experience will be considered.
  
  


• Analytical lab experience preferred, including working knowledge of lab equipment.
  
  


• Demonstrated capabilities for numerical calculations, reading and understanding technical instructions, and interpreting technical drawings, tables, and graphs.
  
  


• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  
  


• Prior experience using various test equipment; knowledge of mechanical measuring gauges.
  
  


• Knowledge and experience in various computer software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
  
  


• Proven working experience: adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing using whole numbers, common fractions, proportions, and decimals.
  
  


• Understand the various measuring devices to meet drawing dimensions and specifications.
  
  


• Knowledge of measuring and calculating all units of measure, utilizing conversions when necessary.
  
  


• Experience reading and interpreting documents such as blueprints, work orders, work instructions, diagrams, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  
  


• Good verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
  
  


• Work requires continual attention to detail in following through, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.