Reporting to the Metallurgical and Quality Assurance Manager, The Quality Engineering Technician will apply Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection techniques to ensure consistent quality of production by applying, developing, and enforcing good manufacturing practices. They will do this by validating NDT processes, maintain the NDT equipment and providing appropriate documentation. They will also support the QA Lab in conducting physical, chemical, and metallographic testing of Laurel Steel' s products to ensure Laurel's high standard of performance and goals are met.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Testing

Conduct visual inspection and quality assurance tests on cold finished bar, wire, and mesh samples such as:
Hardness testing
Tensile testing
Yield testing
Reduction of area analysis
Elongation Analysis
Coating testing
Fabric weld testing
Metallurgy basics/Metallography
Detect material defects that could cause unreliable product or process performance or product failure
Calculate results and produce basic graphs and technical documents to report inspection results

Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Train with experienced Quality Engineering Technician to Use non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection techniques for the non-intrusive examination of parts, equipment or materials in a way that does not impair their usefulness such as:
Tester calibrations
test coil maintenance and repairs
using troubleshooting tactics to reduce excessive noise levels and sporadic signals
identifying mechanical flaws
locating indications
determining their size using both liquid penetrant and magnetic particle test methods and head plate maintenance and repairs
Detect material defects that could cause unreliable product or process performance or product failure
Calculate results and produce basic graphs and technical documents to report inspection results

Preventative Maintenance

Changing filters and cleaning air conditioning units at regular intervals
Cleaning power supply units and changing parts at regular intervals, checking for movement on NDT housings
Checking encoders to ensure tightness and weekly blaster audits

Tagging

Re-tagging rejected material as in-complete and sending off-line if bundle size is worth doing so
Identifying severity of issues with quarantined material (undersize, chamfer/scratch/finish, etc.)
Determining whether quarantined material should be re-tagged as prime based on stated issues and requirements
Re-tagging purchased material and getting material barcodes/heats into Navision so that they can be picked, and printing tags if needed

Other Skills And Tasks

Daily verifications of lab testers
Calibrating spectrometer
Diameter and length capability studies
Performing and reporting necessary results for PPAPs
Lock-out/ Tag-out procedures
Instrument verification and recording via Gage

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Quality Engineering Technician Diploma, with a preferred focus on Non-Destructive Testing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong attention to detail, be a self-starter that is deadline oriented & hands-on
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Ability to work both independently and as a team player
Strong organization skills with the ability to multitask
Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime when required

SPECIAL DEMANDS

Shift work
Overtime hours may be required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Indoor Plant- working conditions can be noisy/ dusty/ hot/ cold

Benefits

Why should you work at Laurel Steel?

Competitive annual salary
Return on Assets (ROA) Bonus
Nucor Profit Sharing
Full Medical, Dental, and health benefits
Health Care Spending Account
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
RSP Contribution with company contribution
Nucor Stock Purchase Program
Post Secondary Scholarship Program

Laurel Steel is an equal opportunity employer that provides an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants upon request at any stage of the recruitment process.

We thank everyone for your interest in Laurel Steel, please note that only candidates moving forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

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Quality Engineering Technician