Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.
Our founder, Barc Simpson established we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
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YOU
As a Quality Control Technician, you will work in the Quality Control lab performing routine tests on chemical and non-chemical products purchased, manufactured, and raw materials. You will be responsible for performing quality inspections and testing. Perform audits of the manufacturing process with attention to detail and safety. All testing and audit data gathered will be entered and tracked within databases. Accountable and responsible for analyzing test data, analytical testing validation/verification and/or transfer of test methods supporting company products. Perform routine Quality Audits of the Quality System, manufacturing process, and facility.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING(% of Time)
Sample and perform chemical, functional, and dimensional quality tests on a variety of purchased and manufactured raw/ bulk materials and finished products. Routine testing using such instruments as and FTIR, viscometer, tensile/ compression test equipment, and colorimeters. Dimensional testing using calipers and micrometers, manually and automated. Various chemical and physical testing on epoxies, acrylics, cementitious materials, and carbon/glass fiber as well as wet chemistry tasks such as titrations and dilutions. (50%)
Collect, enter, and maintain test data in the various databases utilized by the department. (20%)
Investigates non-conforming materials and issues holds, provides support for disposition of held materials.
Review completed records for conformance to documentation requirements (20%)
Work on other Quality-related tasks and projects while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment. Safe handling and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and materials. Use of Personal Protective Equipment such as safety glasses, face shields, masks, task-specific gloves, and safety shoes. (10%)
DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, see, talk, and hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may periodically lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The job may risk exposure to heat and/or cold, wet, or humid conditions, fumes and/or noxious odors, toxic/caustic chemicals, dust, loud noise levels and moving mechanical parts.
Travel
This position requires domestic and international travel up to 5% of the time.
Work Status & Location
This full-time, non-exempt position is in West Chicago Il.
Relocation
Relocation is not available for this position.
Pay
$22.50 - $28.00 / hour
REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE
We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.
In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine, opiates, and marijuana. Where applicable, drug testing for marijuana may be modified to conform with state and local laws.
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