Quality Assurance Technician - Lafayette, United States - Southwire

Southwire

Verified Company

Lafayette, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Title:
Technician, QA

Location:
Lafayette, IN

Shift: 6:50pm-7am (12-hour, swing shifts, 2-2-3)

Starting Pay Rate:
$24.19

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers.

Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products.

In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities.

Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our commitment to delivering quality and service to our customers, exercising environmental stewardship, enhancing the well-being of our employees and giving back to the communities in which we work and live.

How will you power what's possible?

The QA Tech operates material testing equipment and/or performs work that clears supplies raw materials and other mixed stock for production.

This position will ensure product quality, maintain a clean work area and practice thorough good housekeeping practices.

Other job specific duties:

Identifying the different types of stock
Uses, cleans, maintains and calibrates as scheduled or appropriate: Multimeter, Load Bank tester, and other types of lab equipment.
When outofspecification results are obtained in stock or machine testing, will alert appropriate personnel and assure nonconforming material is restricted.
Performs retests, skid tests, and yellow tag testing of materials as necessary.
Notifies lab supervisor and/or Department Manager of any stock labeling violations or complaints registered on his or her shift.
Basic Housekeeping (Cleaning and making sure that the lab and testing equipment is cleaned daily)
May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.

Qualifications:

High School diploma or G.E.D
Must be able to read and comprehend technical manuals
Mus be able to read and use measuring devices
Must be able to work weekends
Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check
Must be able to read, write, and use basic math skills
Self-Motivated
Ability to work with other employees in a Team atmosphere
Entry level electrical experience preferred

Working conditions

Able and willing to work various shifts from start time to shift end time
Must be able to adapt to hot/cold changes in lab temperature
Must be able to adapt to unanticipated changes in product orders
Able to work in a noisy environment

Physical requirements

Lifting/carrying product weighing up to 25 pounds repeatedly over a 8 hour work period
Walking or standing most of the time during your 8 hour shift and may also include stooping, bending and squatting
Occasional odor or dirt—walks through the factory to pick up samples for testing
Operating testing equipment efficiently and safely
Keep daily records of test errors

Benefits We Offer:

401k with Matching & Pension Plan (Eligible for Pension after 1,000 Hours Worked)
Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Long & Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
Parental Leave

- & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay:
$24.19 per hour

Benefits: