Quality Technician I na Toray Advanced Composites

ABOUT US:

Toray Advanced Composites is a leading supplier of thermoplastic and thermoset composite materials for the aerospace and industrial advanced composite industry. The thermoset composites from Toray Advanced Composites are used on satellites, radomes, unmanned aircraft, general aviation and military aircraft. Toray Advanced Composites also provides thermoset composites in high end industrial and recreational applications ranging from oil and gas to prosthetics to sporting equipment. We provide thermoset materials with epoxy, BMI, cyanate ester or high temperature polyimide resin matrices.

JOB TITLE:

Quality Technician I 

REPORTS TO:

Quality Supervisor 

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:

The Quality Technician I will support Toray’s quality team in one or more phases of the lab. In this role, the Quality Technician I will uphold Toray’s quality standards which are set in place by the organization, customers, and management. 

Roles and responsibilities are subject to change.

Quality Technician Level Breakdown:

MAJOR DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

Quality:

3 levels of QA lab technicians exist, broken up by competency in the lab phases. Technician roles are filled based on need, but cross-training is encouraged.

General Knowledge:

• Familiarity with composite materials, specifically carbon fiber and fiberglass composites
• Knowledge of time and temperature-sensitive (TATS) materials
• Use of Microsoft Excel workbooks and Microsoft Access to record and report data
• Ability to read and follow written Lab Request instructions
• Communicate discrepancies or non-conformances to Supervisor and/or Quality Engineer
• Strong ethic regarding data integrity
• Usage of FIFO “first in, first out” for self-scheduling assignments
• Record and document work performed each day in a “pass down” email to the supervisor if working off shifts

Layup Phase Technician: Support the Layup Phase with the following:

• Document incoming material traceability information into Toray’s database
• Use of ply cutter to kit plies of prepreg required for panels
• Layup prepreg panels for acceptance testing per documented test plans
• Layup test coupons with resin films, foams, and other aerospace materials
• Program cures into the digital oven and autoclave and record the collected data

Physicals Phase Technician: Support the Physicals Phase with the following:

• Use scales, calipers, and other devices to measure the size of prepreg/other samples
• Use ovens/furnaces to perform prepreg testing
• Use acids (acetone/NMP) to perform prepreg testing
• Visually or otherwise inspect prepreg specimens to outlined criteria

Sample Cutting Phase Technician: Support the Sample Cutting Phase with the following:

• Knowledge of machining best practices for composite materials
• Familiar with industry-standard tolerances for coupon geometry
• Use calipers and micrometers to ensure cut coupons meet required tolerances
• Prepare samples through abrading, cleaning, and application of adhesive for testing
• Maintain coupon traceability throughout multiple machining operations

Mechanical Phase Technician: Support Mechanical Phase with the following:

• Use calipers/micrometers to properly report the dimensions of test samples
• Ensure test coupons meet required tolerances
• Use Instron test frames to test specimens
• Able to use Blue Hill software to perform testing
• Perform mechanical tests on prepared samples to ASTM/other industry standards
• Troubleshoot minor issues with test setups/test frame configurations
• Apply strain gages to the surface of test coupons.

FV/Density Phase Technician:  Support FV/Density Phase with the following:

• Use calipers/micrometers/scales to properly report the dimensions of test samples
• Be familiar with the use of acids (sulfuric/nitric/MEK) to perform sample digestions
• Use ovens/furnaces to cure or perform burn-offs for testing
• Use of CEM microwave digestion system to perform acid digestion
• Use of Pycnometer and processes to perform density testing

Analytical Phase Technician:  Support Analytical Phase with the following:

• Use calipers/micrometers to properly report the dimensions of test samples
• Use of ovens/furnaces to perform testing
• Ensure test coupons meet required tolerances
• Use of Rheometer and Dynamic Mechanical Analysis to perform testing to ASTM/other industry standards
• Use of Thermal Mechanical Analysis (TMA) to perform testing to ASTM/other industry standards.
• Use of Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) to perform testing to ASTM/other industry standards.
• Use of High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) to perform testing to ASTM/other industry standards.
• Use of Fourier-Transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) to perform testing to ASTM/other industry standards.
• Perform required routine validations on equipment
• Troubleshoot minor issues related to equipment configurations and sample loading.

Dimensional Inspection Phase Technician:  Support the Dimensional Inspection Phase with the following:

• Inspection of incoming and outgoing products to engineering specifications using basic test and measuring equipment
• Ability to work with handheld gauges, such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, pin gauges, thread gauges, etc.
• Ability to work with Coordinate Measurement Machine (CMM) and Portable Coordinate Measurement Machine (PCMM).
• Knowledge of PCDMIS CAD ++ inspection software (preferred)
• Familiar with CAD models (IGES, Step, Solidworks, Catia)
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and know definitions of critical, major, and minor characteristics using (ASME Y14.5) Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) discipline
• Ability to measure parts and determine if they are meeting print specifications
• Inspect first part against each measurement as indicated on print. Verify acceptable tolerance. Indicate completed inspection on the corresponding inspection record
• Experience with engineering drawings & tolerance, standards & specifications in accordance with (ASME Y14.5) Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Choose and check the calibration of the inspection equipment to be used
• Perform visual and dimensional inspection of purchased parts, tight tolerance machined parts, stamped and fabricated parts, components, assemblies, and materials.
• Perform first article inspection, incoming, in-process, and final inspections on new and revised parts
• Generate, distribute, and file inspection reports as required
• Document non-conforming products when detected. Attach Red Tag and/or Red NC tags to the non-conforming product
• Timely completion of all paperwork associated with the position including NC tags
• Complete and maintain all documentation per customer and/or internal requirements
• Responsible for the completeness and accuracy of all work performed

Safety: 

• Follow safety procedures for PPE (personal protection equipment)
• Properly dispose of hazmat waste
• Maintain a clean working environment through a “clean as you go” mentality

EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent
• 0 to 1 year of experience working with composites or productions or quality
• Must be capable of lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Basic computer skills (MS Suite) required
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions for machine operation
• Must be able to communicate clearly (written and verbally) in English
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions by reviewing SOPs and customer specification
• Understand basic laboratory terminology
• Understand weights and measurements in metrics and standard units (with the ability to execute a conversion from one to the other when necessary)
• Ability to operate calipers, micrometers, and scale
• Able to work and communicate as a team
• Maintain work areas in a neat, orderly, and safe manner
• Excellent attendance; ability to work overtime, weekends, and off shifts when needed

BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• FSA/HSA Plans Available
• Paid Holidays
• Gym Membership
• Tuition Reimbursements
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Engagement Events
• Referral Bonus Program
• Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave & Paid Family Leave
• Plus much more!

SALARY RANGE: $25.00 - $30.00 DOE 

Toray Advanced Composites employment practices offer equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law.  Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.