Quality Control Technician at POLYTEK DEVELOPMENT CORP – South Saint Paul, Minnesota

Polytek® Development Corp. is a leading manufacturer of mold making and casting materials. Polytek® is currently looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and extremely organized individual to join our rapidly expanding company.

Essential Job Functions:

Major tasks and other key responsibilities include:

· Perform QC tests on incoming raw materials and production samples as described in QC SOP.

· Mixing and curing test samples.

· Measure handling properties such as liquid color, density, viscosity, sag resistance, and gel time.

· Work with analytical equipment (including FTIR, Karl Fisher Titrator, pH meters, NCO/amine titrations).

· Hazardous chemical handling, storage, and disposal.

· Physical property testing (hardness, cured density, VOC).

· Perform any testing and inspection required for customer returns

· Perform any testing and inspection required for customer complaints and product non-conformance.

· Perform additional testing as required for off-specification raw materials and batches.

· Perform additional testing, ie. physical properties, product application, etc as directed.

· Interact with production personnel on pilot batches and production problems.

· Generate Certificate of Compliance, Certificate of Analysis, and weekly QC reports.

· Maintain incoming QMS documentation (SDS, certs, etc.)

· Organize and maintain QC retain product samples and cured samples.

· Understand hazards of Polytek products through company provided training and reading SDSs and labels.

· Wear proper personal protective equipment (e.g., gloves and safety glasses) and follow all safety rules.

· Report safety concerns immediately to your supervisor.

· Keep laboratory work area neat and uncluttered.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

· Must be able to work in a laboratory environment.

· Must be able to climb a ladder, frequently lift up to 8 lb, and occasionally lift up to 40 lb.

· Must be able to bend, squat, walk, stand, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and repeatedly ascend/descend short flights of stairs/ladders for a full shift.

· Must be able to talk, hear and see with vision abilities including close/near, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

· Must wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while in laboratory or manufacturing areas.

Education and Experience:

• Must be able to understand, speak, write, and read English.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field is a plus.
• 1 - 3 years experience in quality control function in a chemical manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Skilled in quality processes and statistical techniques.
• Must have ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional overtime.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and time management skills.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.