Q.A. Lab Technician

Job DescriptionPotters® traces its roots back to 1914, when Rudolph Potters invented a unique way to manufacture glass beads. He started a glass bead business, along with his brother Paul, as Potters Bros. Eventually we became known as Potters Industries, a recognized leader in glass microspheres used to make roads safer and to improve many industrial and consumer products.What we offer:Great benefits401K, medical, dental, vision, 1st of the month after working 30 daysPosition Overview:The Furnace Utility Operator monitors and maintains the firebox, cutting wheel, and sifting systems throughout the shift. What you will be doing:Has significant responsibility for the safe operation of the plant, monitoring, noting and responding appropriately to unsafe conditions.Performs all tasks in a safe manner; Routinely monitors Forehearth and Firebox Conditions. Monitors Cutting Wheel Temperatures and cooling systemMonitors Sifting Tower and Screeners for proper operation Knows how to take and run samples for gradation Puts Wheels into and out of glass flow Monitors Quad Sorters for proper operation Monitors and Maintains Bead Tank Levels as necessary documenting any bead removal or tank switching Monitors, switches out, and weighs cullet binsTransfers and documents full bins to cullet pad after weighing; Keeps Fireboxes free of glass obstructionEnsures plant operates within established safety, environmental, process, quality, and efficiency parametersCreates work requests for maintenance and safety concernsNotifies Management of any Safety concerns, Fills out Haz ID's as applicable Complies with all HSE and housekeeping standardsLearns Control Systems in order to safely start and stop equipment Documents System Checks, Cullet and bead removal Performs routine visual and audible inspections of all equipment to ensure proper operationMust be familiar with all material processing flows and be able to troubleshoot basic problems as they occurCertified and operates the forklift in a safe and efficient manner; performs shift checks on forklift and refueling as required; Performs Housekeeping tasks as required and documentsMinimum Requirements:EducationHighschool diploma or GEDExperience:Industrial Experience preferred 1 to 3 years forklift operations and/or certification preferredGlass Manufacturing Plant environment with high ambient temperatures Forklift certification requiredBasic skills in areas of interfacing with industrial instrumentation and PLCsAbility to use computer - basic computer skillsStrong Work Ethic Detail and Organizational Skills Manufacturing Plant Environment Works well with others - Good Team Work skills Ability to follow verbal and written instructions