Powder Testing Process Control Technician

Keystone Powdered Metal Company, a Sumitomo Electric Group company, is looking for a full-time Powder Testing Process Control Technician who will be working in our St. Marys, PA location. This person will report to the Powder Testing Lab Supervisor. Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Production, Quality, Research and Engineering personnel in maintaining mix control and in problem prevention.
• Set up and operate all testing equipment at home location.
• Compare test results to mix requirements and call attention to exceptions.
• Gather samples, collect data and record results.
• Interpret Inspection Plans.
• Perform departmental maintenance as required.
• Assist in developing procedures and training new personnel.
• Work compatibly with all associated departments.
• Prioritize work based on departmental guidelines.
• Follow all health and safety guidelines at all times.
• Manage usage of reprocess material, old or out of spec mixes.
• Be able to supply mix department with mix recipes in the absence of a supervisor.
• Make necessary decisions in absence of supervisor.
• Receive raw materials in ERP system.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision.

Qualifications

• Able to read and understand written documents and procedures.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, divide, use math formulas and solve basic equations.
• Have an understanding of decimals, fractions, percentages and averages.
• Able to legibly record process/product data and records.
• Show basic computer skill to enter and interpret data.
• Basic understanding of spreadsheets and databases.

Compensation may vary depending on a number of factors, including a candidates experience, qualifications, skills, competencies and location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation and benefits package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. About Our Company Keystone Powdered Metal Company a world leader in the Powdered Metal Industry has an opening for a Powder Testing Process Control Technician at its St. Marys, PA location. Since 1927 Keystone has pioneered many advancements in technology and products in the PM industry. Today Keystone is part of Sumitomo Electrics Industrial Materials segment which has thirteen P/M companies located in nine different countries around the world. Keystone operates plants in St. Marys and Lewis Run, Pennsylvania, and Cherryville and Troutman North Carolina. About Sumitomo Electric Group
Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 280,000 employees working at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support peoples daily lives and industries in five business segments: automotive, infocommunications, electronics, environment & energy, and industrial materials. To learn more about Sumitomo Electric, please visit and our YouTube Channel ( ). Follow us on LinkedIn ( ). Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.