QUALITY CONTROL LAB TECHNICIAN

Atlas Shingles & Underlayments, a division of Atlas Roofing Corporation is a privately owned company, established in 1982, is an international and multi-divisional manufacturer of roofing, sheathing, facer, and insulation product solutions.

Atlas Shingles & Underlayments is where High Performance Meets Lasting Beauty. With our 3M Scotchgard Protector is an innovative technology that includes copper-containing granules made with a proprietary 3M porous ceramic coating, allowing copper ions to release slowly over time, helping to prevent the ugly black streaks caused by algae.

Atlas shingles with 3M Scotchgard Protector will keep your roof's pristine appearance for years, preserving its beauty and integrity.

Atlas Shingles & Underlayments is seeking a Quality Control Lab Technician for the Hampton, Georgia facility.

Quality Control Lab Technician Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide inspection and testing of all finished products and raw materials to ensure they meet Atlas and UL Specifications as required.
• Communicates any out of specification testing to Manager and Production Supervisor.
• Performs line audits to assess finished quality and in process quality including temperatures, speed, pressures, etc.
• Assists in the training of production employees; in addition to training QC / Lead & Relief in performing duties related to quality control.
• Input data in the computer as to specification requirements.
• Rotate with other Lab Technicians to ensure coverage during roofing production hours.
• Input data into Bizware, Google sheets, Excel and Peoplesoft daily and verify data is accurate at the end of the month for QC monthly report.
• Assist in the Competitive & Sister Audits, when time allows.
• Communicate with Supervision and production employees as to quality issues during the production process.
• Contain and tag any suspect material and communicates to QC Manager and Roofing Line Superintendent details of defect and quantity on hold.
• Perform warehouse audits to assess finished goods quality. Maintain lab equipment, scales and equipment on the manufacturing floor that are required for quality testing.

Responsible for cleaning testing materials, beakers, SP apparatus, etc. Keeping the lab in good working order and tidy.

• Maintain all color standards at Slate and ensures operator paperwork is available for startup and color change. Maintains drop cups as needed for standard verification.
• Maintain Color display board for all products. Ensures standards are available and in good physical shape for color verification at start up, shift change and color change.
• Perform testing for all Scotchgard Products. Prepares samples for shipment to MDI and ensures data meets requirements during production run.
• Set up wastewater sampling and prepare samples for shipment once per month (day shift).
• Assist in the design and implementation of new products.
• Participate in project teams to improve quality, process or performance on roofing products.
• Assist Supervisor on shift with troubleshooting quality or process related issues. Communicates to other lab employees and manager of pertinent information regarding quality and / or production issues.
• Supervise production employees in the absence of a Production Supervisor.
• Transport injured employees to the emergency room if required.

Quality Control Lab Technician Skills & Abilities :

• Excel, Word, People Soft, Bizware and other programs exclusive to Quality Assurance.
• Mathematical skills with an emphasis on statistical processes.
• Communication skills to effectively converse with Production.
• Knowledge of the Manufacturing process.

Quality Control Lab Technician Education and / or Experience

• High School education or equivalent.
• Some college or an associate's degree preferred.
• Must be able to pass basic skills assessment in Microsoft Excel.
• 5 to 7 years' experience in the manufacturing facility or one similar.

Quality Control Lab Technician Total Compensation

Atlas Roofing Corporation offers a competitive compensation and vacation / holiday package as well as a comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life / AD&D / LTD insurance, 401k and Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.

Atlas Roofing Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

No calls or agencies please.