QA Technician

SCOPE:

Perform duties to test product samples to ensure that customer and company product specifications are achieved and contribute recommendations to the development of process improvements, working within the limits of standard or accepted practice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure to perform required testing on all the material for welded tube and conforms the results meets to all required specs and tolerance.
• Perform test functions in suitable time frame to support production.
• Record production test results in computer database system and make tags and labels.
• Follow proper MRT procedure for any material out of specs.
• Perform disposition of the MRT materials with the direction from quality engineer and central quality lab.
• Perform sample preparation for test measurements which includes cutting the samples using saw, marking the samples, perform metallographically techniques such as mounting, polishing and grinding the samples.
• Perform a wide variety of product measurements techniques for welded tube. The measurement testing includes, Keyence vision measurement for compliance with dimensional and weld tube specifications by using optical microscope such as IM, VHX and VR, cleanliness testing, tensile testing for mechanical properties.
• Perform and maintain record of daily calibration tests on all testing equipment’s in lab as required.
• Conduct gauge repeatability studies and capability studies as per requirement. 
• Support Quality Engineer for collecting measurements data for PPAP approvals and Annual dimensional layout.
• Audit product characteristics and production processes, to ensure compliance with required product specifications and quality procedures.             
• Make recommendations to quality improvement teams regarding processing modifications to enhance product quality.  Write work instructions and procedures to suit quality program requirements. 
• Train employees in precision measurement techniques.
• Work independently or within teams to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, requirements, and policies.
• Breaks to be taken outside of production down time.
• Acquire and apply knowledge of Hydro’s safety, environmental and quality standards.

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Good written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of process related standards.
• Proven ability to develop successful partnerships with internal and external team members