Lab Technician

Description

Scope: Carries out Quality Assurance activities relating to the gauging system in the department to ensure that the customer's and the Company's quality targets are met. 

Skills and Qualifications

Education:Equivalent to Completion of Community College (2 Years) or Specialized Trade Courses

Experience: 5 years of previous experience working in a similar capacity within a manufacturing or automotive industry.

Duties and Responsibilities

 

• Performs gauge R&R studies and gauge calibration that meets the Company and customers' requirements.
• Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on gauges while investigating opportunities for improving the gauge system.
• Maintains all gauges in the manufacturing facility using gauge calibration software.
• Ensures that all gauges are calibrated on time and available for production.
• Conducts monthly inventory of gauges and monitors daily usage to determine gauge purchase requirements.
• Places orders for additional gauges in collaboration with the Purchasing Department.
• Monitors lab equipment to ensure that it is in working condition.
• Publishes a calibration report to the quality supervisor every month.
• Coordinates software updates for gauges in the manufacturing facility and sets up stations that require gauges for production.
• Supports PPAP requirements for all customers, both internal and external.
• Supports advanced product quality planning (APQP) for all new programs related to gauging.
• Collecting and review certificates for each equipment from the suppliers.
• Assists and trains personnel on lab equipment, including gauge usage and repair.
• Responsible for maintaining the lab scope for the manufacturing location

General Duties 
 

• Lead and support quality audits.
• Perform any other assignments from time to time as management so directs.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; able to build trust and foster close working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Create a positive work environment by demonstrating and sharing functional/technical knowledge.
• Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Promote and seek excellence in all aspects of the business.
• Comply with the designated IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 responsibilities, Health &Safety (H&S) rules and practices, Hanon Systems EFP Canada Ltd policies, procedures, and practices.
• Treat everyone with dignity, trust, and respect