Destructive Testing Operator Position

Description

Job Summary: Destructive testing technician responsible for performing, recording, and analyzing laboratory tests to ensure product quality in the automotive industry. Key Highlights: 1. Leads destructive and laboratory testing in the automotive industry. 2. Operates advanced equipment: Shimadzu, stereomicroscope, dynamometer. 3. Participates in corrective action analysis and continuous improvement. Flex\-N\-Gate is a continuously growing manufacturing company and a leader in the automotive industry, ranked #10 among North America’s top 150 suppliers by "Automotive News". **Job Objective:** The destructive testing technician is responsible for executing tests defined in work methods, including sampling, testing, measurement, execution, recording, and analysis of results for all destructive tests or laboratory testing activities required by the plant. The laboratory technician provides all necessary support to ensure effective laboratory operation while complying with established procedures. **Job Profile:** * Education: TSU / Engineering. * Minimum experience: 2 years of work experience related to inspection and testing laboratories. Proficiency in Excel, microscope software, and Shimadzu machine is mandatory. Strong attention to detail and high precision; skills and knowledge to operate measuring equipment; understanding of Engineering/Welding specifications. **Competencies:** * Customer Focus * Communication * Teamwork * Problem Solving * Time Management * Continuous Development and Learning **Job Responsibilities:** * Perform laboratory tests according to the schedule and established methods. Maintain control of records. * Report analysis and test data upon completion; promptly inform involved teams. * Conduct Cut and Edge, Opening Force, Push-Out, Torque-Out, Pull-Out, and Mechanical Tests. * Operate Measuring Equipment: Stereomicroscope, Shimadzu Universal Testing Machine, Torque Wrench, Dynamometer, Digital Caliper, Digital Micrometer, Polisher, Plasma, Band Saw. * Interpret test results, compare them against established specifications and control limits, and make appropriate data recommendations for publication. * Conduct visual inspections of finished products when applicable, e.g., weld quality. * Participate in analysis and corrective actions when out-of-specification results occur, and deliver presentations as needed. * Monitor test procedures to ensure all tests are performed per product specifications, standard test methods, or protocols. * Support calibration/verification systems. Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated/verified and in good working condition. * Collect SPC data for test characteristics per customer requirements. * Authority to stop the process or production line if product quality is at risk, and report issues per escalation plan based on laboratory test results. * Develop/revise Laboratory Equipment User Instructions. * Perform additional tasks assigned by the Laboratory Coordinator. Benefits * Year-end bonus * Vacation bonus * Savings fund (not applicable to all plants) * Grocery vouchers * Life insurance * Major medical expense insurance