Offer summary

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent required., Minimum of 4 years experience in quality testing and inspection preferred., Familiarity with laboratory testing equipment and procedures., Basic computer skills, preferably with Windows and Optimill systems..

Key responsibilities:

Conduct physical, attribute, and raw material testing to assess product quality.

Communicate test results and product disposition instructions to manufacturing teams.

Maintain accurate documentation of testing activities and reports.

Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Job description

You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.
Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere!
We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?

Responsible during the shift for the QC laboratory during shift. Perform the physical, attribute and raw material testing in order to assess the quality characteristics of products manufactured on the production machines. Provide communication and instructions to Manufacturing, Converting and support areas regarding disposition of non-conforming product. This testing is performed to assist with the manufacturing control of products and to measure their conformance to established specifications.

Main responsibility areas

Participates in physical, attribute, and raw material testing required to assess the quality of products manufactured on the production machines.
Utilizes and calibrates lab testing equipment correctly.
Interprets Grade specifications adequately with little or no assistance.
obtain samples at the production machines, which involves use of a knife
Accepts or places product on Quality Hold, based on test results and specified properties.
Insures accurate documentation of worksheets and reports.
Attends training to maintain laboratory performance and to insure compliance with requirements.
Assures conformance to site safety and environmental procedures. Maintains the laboratory as outlined in standards. Adheres to safety procedures in all other departments and areas on site.
Perform attribute inspections as required
Performs various specialized testing, projects, or auditing duties as assigned.

Communication

(position’s responsibility for communications both within and outside the organization)

Internally

Externally

Experience and education

(minimum level of knowledge and skills to fulfill one’s responsibilities)

Work experience

High school or equivalent.
At least 4 years of previous quality testing and inspection experience preferred.

Formal education

No requirements

Required competencies

Manufacturing experience preferred.
Understanding of AM and SOU grades
Familiarity using personal computers required, preferably Windows products. Ability to use and understand Optimill systems(CarelLab, CarelMill, Ahlflow).
Capable of utilizing the safe and proper procedures when using laboratory testing instruments and equipment.
Able to multitask and prioritize
Basic math skills required.

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

About Us.
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people.

Learn more at www.ahlstrom.com

Required profile

Experience

Industry :

Paper & Forest Products

Spoken language(s):

English

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Hard Skills

Laboratory Testing Process Engineering Building Inspections Property Testing System Optimization Materials Testing Safety Standards Camera Calibration Internal Documentation

Other Skills

Quality Assurance
Multitasking
Elementary Mathematics
Prioritization
Communication

Are you interested?

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