Quality Technician

Job Summary:

Perform Metallurgical Services functions through chemical analysis of heat samples, hot billet inspection and inventory control, and managing billet hot charging. Maintain and operate spectrometer, Leco analyzer, and related equipment to examine the chemical composition of heats from melting and casting. Disposition non conforming heats as needed. Maintain and operate the slag analyzer and related equipment for determination of slag composition in melting. Inspect hot billets at the caster for surface and dimensional conformity to orders. Coordinate hot charging of heats with the mill. Assess product grade change samples to maintain traceability during rolling. Record, verify and submit test and inspection results to supervisor.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and perform chemistry tests for samples taken from EAF, ladle, and billets. Verify and discuss test results to Melter and check against product specifications.
2. Work with the Melter to disposition non conforming heats or portions of heats.
3. Inspect hot billets as they are cast for dimensions and quality and report results to the supervisor. Notify the operators of any non conformance.
4. Maintain and operate pad grinder, cutoff saw, ARL spectrometer, Leco C/S analysis unit, slag analyzer and weigh scales.
5. Calibrate equipment per schedule.
6. Enter test results and sample information into personal computer.
7. Coordinate hot charging of billets during rolling.
8. Check heat samples for radiation.
9. Assess grade change samples from the mill and alert supervisor of any discrepancies.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Actively participate and support 5S initiatives in the work area.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Requirements:

• Must be willing and able to work a rotating shift
• 1-2 years experience in a quality role preferred
• High school diploma or GED
• Basic Computer Skills
• Prior experience operating/maintaining spectrograph and other related lab testing equipment.
• Knowledge of physical and chemical metallurgy test procedures and recording routines.