Quality Lab Operator - 1st Shift in Ridgeway, Virginia at Press Glass Inc

About Press Glass

Press Glass is a leading manufacturer of architectural glass products used in major commercial construction projects and landmark buildings. Our work plays an important role in creating modern, high-quality buildings across the country.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OR SUMMARY: The Quality Lab Operator is responsible for conducting tests on raw materials and checking quality of products.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conduct Mixing Control of Sealing Test:
• Check temperature and enter information into chart.
• Control quality of the sealing mass by visual check.
• Calculate silicone weight and compare to company standards.
• Conduct the Butyl Replacement and Quality Report:
• Enter information to the chart regarding serial number of butyl and machine.
• Weigh the butyl with spacer bar.
• Prepare Quality test of butyl.
• Conduct Desiccant Quality Control Test:
• Take sample of the raw material from production machine.
• Check temperature and weight of desiccant
• Complete the report.
• Communicate with production regarding any changes in the raw materials.
• Conduct Spacer Bars Control Test:
• Take the dimensions of the spacer and compare with the information in production software.
• Check quality of the spacers including corner shaping, printing, connection, edge after cutting.
• Conduct the Lamination Test:
• Conduct the ball drop test, the pummel test and the bake test.
• Related Testing Functions:
• Follow all testing instructions.
• Notify Quality & Technical Support Manager or Production Manager regarding any test abnormality.
• Complete electronic reports based on the paper charts.
• Calibrate measurement tools.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATIONAL SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma required; additional education is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Good written communication skills.
• Good math skills (adding, multiplying, dividing)
• Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel, Outlook) with the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Metric measurement reading and understanding is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires regular sitting, reaching, walking, talking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crawling and keyboarding.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Includes close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and color vision with ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job.
• Noise level is usually moderate.

Schedule: M-F 6a-2p

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and work level being performed by individuals assigned to this position; It is not an all-inclusive list of duties. Press Glass, Inc. reserves the right to cross-train between departments to meet the ongoing needs of the company. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities/departments from time-to-time as needed.

Press Glass is not accepting unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies or third-party recruiters for this position.