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Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. Quality Lab Technician in Lasalle, Ontario
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Cannon Automotive Solutions, a division of Cleveland-Cliffs Tooling and Stamping, has an immediate opportunity for a Quality – Lab Technician in our Windsor, Ontario Hot Stamping Facility. The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for meeting established quality goals and reliable expectancy of finished product. The ideal candidate will have prior experience working in manufacturing with industrial machinery, be self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package with career advancement opportunities.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Interprets current quality data to determine that present quality standards (ISO9001, IATF16949) and policies meet established quality goals and reliability expectancy of finished product.
Assists in formulating and implementing testing criteria and procedures.
Assist during all internal and external audits.
Perform metallography.
Sample preparation (sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing and etching).
Effectively communicating and resolving issues arising out of the production processes, as related to quality, across all levels of the organization.
Record, summarize, analyse testing data.
Participates in special projects as required in other areas of quality and compliance.
Perform destruct and non-destruct testing with tensile machine, Vickers machine, Rockwell machine, microscope, stereoscope and profilometer.
Collect and analyze operational or experimental data and assist in the development of estimates, schedules, specifications, and reports for routine or subsequent laboratory analysis
Develop manufacturing and processing procedures and variables, set machine or equipment controls, oversee production, and inspect processes
Perform basic maintenance of lab equipment.
Evaluating and summarizing information and trends including failed processes, parts rejects, stability studies, corrective actions and re-validations and communicating results all levels of the organization.
Take samples of products during or after processing operation for routine analysis or for subsequent laboratory analysis
Collect and analyze data and samples in support of quality assurance and industrial health and safety programs
Responsible for the application of HR policies and practices and Health and Safety regulations.
Communicate and work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing on product changes and new products along with Quality Manager and Inspectors.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ability to read and interpret documents while maintaining attention to detail and write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to plan, coordinate, and deal with complex challenges involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to walk, sit and stand for prolonged periods
Ability to work rotating shifts: Days, Afternoons, and required OT
Strongly organized analytical thinker with ability to maintain attention to detail
Capable of preparing reports and offering product/method recommendations
Mathematical and/or scientific skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
Adaptable to new technologies and open to upgrading skills through training
Experience using optical/electron microscope to evaluate microstructure of heat-treated parts
Experience with Destructive and Non-destructive testing methods
Able to lift to 30 pounds
Assist with other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
Certificate, diploma or degree in Chemical Laboratory Technology, mechanical or Metallurgy Program
Experience working in a Lab Environment in a quality capacity
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including top pay with variable compensation opportunity, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more!
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., including its affiliates and subsidiaries (collectively, “Cleveland-Cliffs”), is an equal opportunity employer and complies with its obligations under applicable human rights legislation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability, or other protected grounds under applicable human rights legislation. Cleveland-Cliffs requires all prospective employees to undergo a pre-employment background check.
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities or other needs based on protected human rights grounds. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.