Lab Technician - Fontana, United States - GAF Buildings Materials Corp. of America

Description

Job Description:
Introduction

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career.

You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community.

Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products.

We are GAF. And Under This Roof, we protect what matters most.

Summary

The Fontana GAF plant is looking for a dedicated person responsible for testing raw materials, auditing finished products, and supporting plant trials.

The successful candidate should have experience in data collection and interpretation as well as storage and retrieval of samples in a laboratory setting.

This position will also be responsible for duties that include control sample preparation, monitoring production test data, and assisting in Quality training for all employees at the Fontana plant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assist in managing the Quality Assurance department. Identify deficiencies and opportunities for improvements in the quality auditing process. Coordinate testing if needed.
• Process daily production audit data and enter it into appropriate databases.
• Perform Daily Shift audits. Perform monthly aged product audits.
• Perform quality tests, including the stain test, scratching, granule adhesion, tear, tensile, and sealant properties.
• Support APOs, Receivers, and Production personnel in quality testing as needed.
• Assist in Completing weekly and monthly checks and calibration of lab equipment.
• Regularly train production, receiving, and asphalt prep operator (APO) personnel on various quality training.
• Assist in maintaining shingle and granule color standards for production.
• Assist with code-related activities at the facility including but not limited to UL, FM, Miami-Dade, and ICC.
• Assist in the execution of Process and Quality Improvement projects and activities.
• Assist with training production personnel on Statistical Process Control (WinSPC). Be familiar with the application and examination of WinSPC control charting and data history.
• Assist in internal compliance audits of production tests, process specifications, plant change notices (PCNs) and other in-plant processes.
• Assist with plant trials with R&D and plant personnel. Assist with Plant Trial Requests (PTRs) and ensure trials are accurately conducted and reported.
• Work with operators, production supervisors, mechanics, and others to identify problems and improvement opportunities, including troubleshooting, evaluating possible solutions, obtaining resources, and communicating to the appropriate personnel for further work or documentation as needed.
• Assist in annual review of Standard Operator Procedures (SOP's)to SOPs, Operator Station Checksheets, and Operator Log Sheets for respective Process End and Packaging End documentation. Communicate and monitor all operating requirements with team members.
• Provide support to ensure the Fontana facility is a safe working environment and facilitate the continued development of the Job Safety Analysis for routine Quality tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other responsibilities

5% May be required to perform other and/or related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Required to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must continuously have the ability to differentiate colors precisely.
• You must be able to drive a forklift, which requires sitting for long periods, as well as the ability to use your arms and legs to work the controls, brakes, and steering wheel.
• Must be able to climb a ladder and/or stairs.
• Frequent sitting, walking, standing, occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.
• Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery.
• Oral and auditory capacity enables interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.
• Occasionally operate business machines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• Ability to read and concentrate via computer data entry typing and proofreading.

Under This Roof, We Value:

• Safety
• Quality
• Evolve
• Empower
• Connect
• Inspire

Under This Roof, We Require:
Technical knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced)

• Familiar with standard Manufacturing concepts, practices & procedures
• Adequate computer skills - All MS Office programs and in-depth WinSPC
• Some knowledge of Statistics, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Root Cause Analysis, Variable Process Control, and Kepner Tregoe Rational Process Statistics, SPC, DOE, Measurement systems, process capability a plus.
• The ability to solve problems at Root Cause using appropriate methodologies (e.g., KT, FMEA, etc.) is a plus.
• Working knowledge of U.L. and F.M. requirements is a plus.

General knowledge/skills (entry, intermediate, advanced)

• Strong interpersonal skills - listening, written communications and public speaking
• Demonstrated team skills - team organization, leadership and facilitation
• Attention to detail
• Hands-on style, involvement with Production operations and personnel
• Adaptive to change
• Ownership style - takes responsibility for actions
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Planning and organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple priorities and monitor multiple tasks simultaneously
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and skill in direct customer interface
• Ability to maintain consistency and high accuracy, meeting precise standards in a timely manner
• Results-oriented, high energy, credible, honest, self-motivated person
• Coaching and training skills including but not limited to demonstrating procedures, leading by example, and motivating others to produce quality work
• Familiarity with lab safety procedures, safe behavior observations, and OSHA compliance
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Practice Human Behavior Concepts on a regular basis.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma Required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years quality/technical department; experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma Yellow or Green Belt Certification Preferred

How We Protect What Matters Most:

• We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental and vision for you and your family.
• Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
• Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and /or Roth contributions.
• Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence.
• Professional growth and development are very important to us We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.

Hourly Rate: 30.00

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).