Location: Urania,LA, USA
Lab/Quality Technician
Full-time, Permanent
One-site
Location: Urania, LA
At Drax, we are working towards a zero-carbon, sustainable future and you can help make this future a reality.
If you are a team player, adaptable to change, and have a hands-on attitude, join the team as a Lab/Quality Technician.
So, what will you be doing?
In this role, you will be responsible for measuring the quality and durability of manufactured wood pellets and ensuring that feedback is given to Operations when quality exceedances are recorded. This position uses knowledge of regulatory requirements to assess, document and make recommendations for quality assurance.
Some of your day-to-day duties include:
* Conduct analyses of samples, compile data, identify out of spec samples using mechanical or electronic equipment or chemical analysis
* Follows standard operating instructions/procedures in the performance of all laboratory areas
* Maintain quality control tools and quality assurance instructions; audit and maintain lab test procedures; ensure that all test results are timely and accurate
* Maintain an evergreen 5S program in the lab environment
* Approach issues, mechanical failures, and operational issues with a Continuous Improvement mindset. (MBE)
Who you are?
Do you have?
* High school diploma or equivalent required
* Minimum of 3 years industrial experience
* Ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision
* Perform quality control inspections and complete appropriate paperwork
* Must have a professional attitude and work well with others
* Promote a safe working environment and follow all workplace and job safety procedures
* Knowledgeable of Lean/5S principles
* Competencies: Organizational Skills, Communication Proficiency, Technical Capacity, Leadership, Teamwork Orientation, Problem Solving/Analysis
* Self-driven with ability to adapt to working within a team or lone working environment, with minimal supervision
* Commitment to work safely and consistently demonstrate safe behaviors & attitude
* Demonstrates interpersonal skills that enhance the team approach to work and problem solving
Then keep reading.
What's it like to work at Drax?
A competitive hourly wage, with opportunities to move into different positions as you gain experience.
Great benefits starting day 1 and a 401K matching plan to support your personal and family goals.
A supportive team environment where you will continuously learn and grow.
At Drax, we're at our best when we help each other achieve the things that are important to each of us.? We're passionate about our role in providing a supply of stable, renewable energy and if you want to play your part, then why not apply today?
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