Line Technician - RMA (USA)
Run lab extruders and molders, do color matching and QC testing, and support production on polymer compounding lines.
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Worth knowing
Might not be for you. Routine QC and production-support focus rather than open-ended R&D
Core polymer roleRun sample products on lab extruders and molders; color analysis via spectrophotometer and pigment correction; SPC testing, formulation support
- Seniority
- Technician
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Role
- Quality / Testing
Role details
PurposeThe primary purpose of this role is to monitor and maintain quality of all products produced at RMA Manchester in accordance with Quality, Laboratory, Environmental and Safety systems while providing excellent support to production.Areas of Responsibility / TasksPerformance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below: 1.
General Policy a) Must be able to interact with management and production to accommodate testing and quality needs, while providing excellent customer service.b) Run sample products on lab extruders and molders.c) Analysis of colors through spectrophotometer and color correction through the use of applicable pigment.d) Must be able to recognize non-conforming products and reject according to procedure.e) Know product lines and the customer’s specifications.f) Required to work comfortably with Microsoft Office, including MS Word and Excel.g) Required to work comfortably with both English and Metric systems.h) Required to know basic concepts of algebra and perform proportions, percentages and calculations.i) Practical and analytical abilities while able to multi-task.j) Maintain/improve laboratory cleanliness and organization.k) Laboratory equipment PM’s and verification.l) Train, coach, assist and verify manufacturing personnel to be able to properly perform in-process product inspections.m) Prepare customer certifications and enter SPC data from on-line and off-line testing.n) Support manufacturing by assisting with re-work, formulation, SPC reactions plan adjustments and SoC changes as necessary to produce product within specifications.o) Follow all Quality, Safety and Environmental procedures.p) Uphold the Ravago Code of Conduct standards.q) Other duties as assigned by the Lab Manager.
Physical Requirements / Demands The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role.1. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to communicate verbally, read and comprehend information, and type on a consistent and daily basis.2. Must be able to lift 55 lbs.3. Must be able to climb straight incline ladders.4.
Must have
use of fingers and hands for writing and typing.
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