Qc Technician

**JOB SUMMARY**

Quality Assurance/Lab Technician will ensure that the quality of products produced at Concord Compounding Limited adhere to the established quality standard and process.
- **This is for a 6 month contract position.**:

- **Day Shift (7am-3pm) AND Afternoon shift (3pm-11pm).**

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Perform extrusion and document results using lab extruder on rigid and flexible PVC compounds
- Perform milling and document results using Mill on rigid PVC compounds
- Perform fusion and document results using Torque Rheometer on rigid PVC compounds
- Plan and setup extruder dies as per product specification requirement and report results
- Perform and document all other QA testing established in the lab as per the implemented standard
- Perform and document resin inspections as needed
- Perform and document any other raw material inspections as needed
- Perform and document in process inspections
- Verify and file all the incoming raw material certifications
- Produce and send compound certificates to our customers
- Coordinate, guide and oversee product changeovers in Production of PVC compounds in specified pellets and powder form
- Provide approvals on product changeovers to Production
- Coordinate new product launches, monitor its performance and provide results to other departments
- Determine and record the disposition of inspections and report to applicable functions/uses
- Assist QA Manager in finding root cause and corrective actions in the event of customer complaint
- Maintain lab computer databases, generate required reports, analyze and distribute to other departments
- Assist in product development evaluations including raw material evaluations, formulation/compound evaluations and specification development
- Request and/or recommend changes to the Quality Operating System
- Assist QA Manager in performing equipment and process evaluations
- Assist QA Manager in hiring process of new employees
- Supervise, coordinate, train and evaluate new employees
- Assist QA Manager in resolving day-to-day issues and recommend corrective actions for improvements
- Operate and maintain Lab equipment per Standard Testing Procedures and report deficiencies
- Assist QA Manager in performing lab equipment calibration evaluations and test method verification studies
- Maintain level of quality consistent with established standards
- Evaluate equipment performance, request materials and supplies for maintaining their effectiveness
- Ensure safe working conditions are maintained, recommend for improvements and comply with established safety rules
- Maintain constructive working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and managers with all departments
- Maintain regular attendance in accordance with company policy
- Perform other duties as assigned to satisfaction of the Quality Assurance Manager

**JOB QUALIFICATIONS**:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Ability to read, write, understand and communicate effectively in English.
- Organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to work and cooperate with other employees.
- Ability to lift 50lbs./22.7kgs.
- Ability to work productively with minimum supervision.
- Understanding of PVC compound operation.
- Understanding of instrumental colour measuring system.
- Math skills.
- Knowledge of customer specifications and performance requirements.
- Knowledge of material performance requirements.
- Ability to operate testing equipment.
- **Able to reliably commute to work in Concord, ON**
- We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to any applicant who requires and requests accommodation._

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $19.00-$20.00 per hour

Additional pay:

- Overtime pay

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Concord, ON L4K 4J9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you able to work rotating shifts on a bi-weekly basis (days and afternoons)?

Work Location: In person