Quality Assurance Tech I

Job description

Job Field: PROD - Production, Maintenance & Technicians
Location: Wyandotte, MI, US
Company: BASF Corporation
Job Type: Standard
Job ID: EN_US_1903129

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Description

At BASF, we create chemistry through the power of connected minds. By balancing economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, we are building a more sustainable future through chemistry. As the world’s leading chemical company, we help our customers in nearly every industry meet the current and future needs of society through science and innovation.

We provide a challenging and rewarding work environment with strong emphasis on process safety, as well as safety of our employees and the communities we operate in. BASF is always working to form the best team—especially from within, through an emphasis on lifelong learning and development.

Where the Chemistry Happens…

Quality Assurance Technician (1903129) – Wyandotte, MI

This position functions as support for Urethanes Products. The potential exists for multiple internal and external customer interactions to assist in the efficient coordination of nonconformance reporting, internal and external audits and document. In addition to providing administrative and technical support, this position exists as a support resource for the Quality Management Systems, providing floor level standardization of Quality processes across all shifts, including direct instruction via presentations into the organization.

This position reports to the TPU Quality Assurance Manager. The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for quality assurance testing of raw materials, intermediates, and finished product streams for Urethanes by conducting analytical testing in support of a 24/7 ISO 9001:2015 manufacturing operation. Evaluation of analytical data testing is based on both internal and external specifications. Our Quality Assurance Technicians will be expected to:

·  Evaluate incoming Raw Materials
·  Interact with the Operations Team to expedite shipment to customers utilizing SAP
·  Perform key tests include the safe, accurate and timely measurement of viscosity, bulk density, particle determination.
·  Perform Injection Molding, Physical Testing and Wet Chemistry of TPU products.
·  Utilize analytical methodology and an insight into problem solving on a daily basis.
·  Follow both written and verbal instructions, as well as all applicable safety procedures including wearing correct personal protective equipment.
·  Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills
·  Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment and interact with management and employees within the organization.
·  On occasion, will lift up to 49 lbs.

This position is 12 hour rotating swing shift with scheduled overtime as required.

Create Your Own Chemistry: What We Offer You…

Adding value to our customers begins with adding value to you. You @BASF is the suite of benefits, perks, programs and unique opportunities we offer to support you—the whole you—in all stages of your life and career. With you @BASF, you create your own chemistry.

The total rewards that you receive as a BASF employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe in you is investing in our success. Working for a large, global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

Qualifications - BASF recognizes institutions of Higher Education which are accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent

Ingredients for Success: What We Look For in You…

Basic Qualifications:

·  High School Diploma or GED
·  A minimum of 2 years laboratory experience
·  A minimum of 1 year experience with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

·  Bachelor’s degree or related Technical Degree
·  1-year experience performing a variety of methods utilizing both wet chemical and physical testing methods and performing instrument validations.
·  Experience running Viscometers, spectrophotometers, and other wet chemistry instruments.
·  1-year experience working with Standard Operation Procedures (SOP) and Good Laboratory Practices.
·  Experience with Plastic Injection Molding equipment
·  Experience with small scale laboratory extruder
·  Experience with physical testing equipment such as MFI, tensile/compression testing, hardness and thickness testing, balances and titration experience.
·  Knowledge of SPC and ISO 9001:2015
·  Experience with SAP.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

BASF recognizes institutions of higher education accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation or equivalent.