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Flexible & Rigid Foam Tester

Fexible & Rigid Foam Tester needed for an 8 month contract opportunity with Yoh's client located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.


Pay Rate: $24 to $28 per hour


As a member of the Materials Testing team, this position requires a working knowledge of the standardized test methods primarily for testing flexible foam and secondarily for testing rigid foam materials. Duties include performing the testing as well as sample preparation under minimal direction of more senior testing personnel. This position will support the company's R&D and AD efforts for Molded (primarily automotive applications) and Slab (primarily furniture and bedding) flexible foam and rigid foam materials used primarily for insulation of buildings and appliances. The high volumes of testing for flexible and rigid foam requires consistent high productivity performance, and a high degree of planning, attention to detail, teamwork, communication and organizational skills.



Major Tasks:

 Performs required testing of flexible and rigid foam materials, verification of results, and electronic reporting and archiving of data under minimal supervision for a limited scope of test procedures:

• Receipt and verification of sample materials and project requests
• Prepares specimens, sets up test equipment for appropriate test methods
• Completes testing and ensures data is transferred from local testing equipment to the Sample Manager LIMS
• Schedules aging and other time-related sample preparation activities to ensure optimum testing efficiency
• Identifies areas for improvement based on the official KPI’s for flex and rigid of the MT Group.
• Performs routine maintenance and verification on equipment and/or instruments covered by standard procedures with minimal supervision; assists in troubleshooting problems and suggests causes or improvements utilizing established procedures.
• Follows operational and safety procedures (e.g. SOP, JSA, PHA, Management of Change Procedure / eMOC system) and provides feedback.
• Supports other members of the (multi-disciplinary) Materials Testing group where necessary and based on the backup/3rd viable option matrix and the incumbent’s training (when opportunity arises may be trained on additional materials testing methods as a way to grow within the position) including providing test specimens or test results for specific requests at the direction of experienced testing personnel.
• Aware of practices to obtain consistency of results; ability to follow standard procedures to comply with the A2LA Accreditation requirements; run standards or machine checks/verifications and maintain control charts (SQC).
• Communicates with internal stakeholders to obtain information necessary to perform tasks/job, exchange information or observations, and to make suggestions.

Qualifications:
• High School diploma plus 2-5 years of technical/mechanical/operations experience or an Associate Degree in a technical discipline with some work experience.
• Knowledge of basic algebra and statistics for performing calculations necessary to analyze test data, e.g. significant figures, standard deviation, mean, etc., and the ability to maintain control charts.
• Computer literacy to work with basic office software; also, independently work with the Sample Manager LIMS and with software operating test equipment.
• Ability to read and understand test methods such as ASTM, ISO or other industry specific test specifications, e.g. automotive, electronic, or other.
• Strong mechanical aptitude to understand operations of respective test equipment and sample preparation using the flexible saw to create proper dimensioned test specimens.
• Interpersonal skill level to interact with diverse individuals is critical. Experience in a service provider capacity preferred.
• Prior experience to a Lab, e.g. testing Flex foams, is preferred.
• High standards for safety and safety systems will be essential requirements for this position.
• Strong team orientation.
• Strong commitment to quality and quality systems.





What’s In It For You?
 
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you.
 

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Retirement Saving Plan
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Direct Deposit & weekly e-payroll
• Employee Discount Programs
• Referral Bonus Programs

 
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Estimated Min Rate:$24.00
Estimated Max Rate:$28.00


What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.

For California applicants, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All of the material job duties described in this posting are job duties for which a criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment.