Quality Technician II

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Job description

Position Overview

This is a technical position that involves performing a variety of tests and analyzing the associated data on coils and processes at the Warren plant. There is one lab technician per shift at the Warren plant, each of which is a member of a crew of employees that rotates shifts and involves working evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary. Extensive interaction with hourly and salaried employees is a necessary function of this position.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities:

* Maintain electronic and paper logs and files for analysis. Record, retain, and file samples and paper work.
* Identify and differentiate between coated and bare defects and to determine fit for use. If defect is not fit for use, to work with Team Leaders and Team to determine root cause and corrective action.
* Test and analyze wet and dried coatings along with wet chemistry at the Coating Line. Based on analysis make decisions to correct or fix any issues that occur.
* Review Surface Inspection System (SIS) for each coil and disposition coil based on instructions.
* Maintain and update procedures as needed. Follow control plan procedures including S.P.C. requirements which utilize A.P.M.
* Maintain all Lab equipment and supplies.
* Solve problems using data-driven techniques coupled with consensus of Plant Management in corrective actions.
* Support the Warren Plant's EHS initiatives through personal use of PPE.
* Special projects and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in a Chemistry, Material Science or other technical discipline.
* 3 years experience in lab environment, preferably in aluminum or similar industry; Experience in coatings.
* Good computer and mathematical skills.
* Ability to work with a variety of people and personalities.
* Must be self-motivated and able to work with little supervision.
* Ability to demonstrate the highest level of professionalism with honesty and integrity.
* Quality-ordered thinking, problem solving skills and leadership abilities are preferred.
* An understanding of basic statistical tools and when to use those tools to analyze and solve problems.
* Possessing knowledge of the process and equipment used in can and lid making is beneficial.
* Practical, conceptual and operating knowledge of manufacturing processes and the equipment used in the production of rolled and coated products is important to this position.

Location Profile

Novelis' Warren facility is located in northeast Ohio- approximately an hour drive from Cleveland and an hour and a half from Pittsburgh. The facility built in 1965 applies coating to rolled aluminum beverage can sheet. The sheet is used to make aluminum beverage can lids for global soft drink beer and sparkling water brands. Warren showcases several high-end cultural venues including the Warren Community Amphitheater and Packard Music Hall. The 75+ employee Warren team is active in the community promoting recycling supporting STEM education and offering a helping hand to local community shelters. Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage.Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.