Quality Technician I

With a purpose to make tomorrow a little bit better than today for each other, our customers, and our communities, Ascentek provides an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day.

What you will enjoy by being a part of a 2025 USA Great Place to Work certified company:

A position that is: Hourly, Full time, Monday- Friday

• Medical Plan options, including fertility coverage and free mental health and telehealth coverage
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA/HSA options
• Paid parental leave
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Supplemental Insurances, including accident, critical illness, hospital, and supplemental life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Pet Insurance Benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• 21 Paid Days Off
• 7 Paid Holidays

• Stylish company provided uniforms and personal protective equipment
• Paid comprehensive on-the-job training
• Career advancement opportunities

The Quality Control Technician I will support the blending and packaging functions of our high-performance petroleum products. This role is responsible for ensuring the fluid quality and integrity of products produced by testing the physical and chemical properties of the materials against specifications. Additionally, the quality technician I will be responsible for assistance with Ascentek's used oil analysis program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Test chemical and physical properties of finished lubricants utilizing necessary lab equipment

  
  
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  Communicate and collaborate with production team to correct quality issues and write deviations

  
  
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  Perform packaging line audits with audit checklist

  
  
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  Cleaning and stocking of the laboratory materials

  
  
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  Disposal of expired quality samples

  
  
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  Calibration and validation of laboratory instrumentation

  
  
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  Preparation of calibration standards

  
  
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  Used oil analysis assistance through collaboration with Chemist where applicable

  
  
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  Required to provide certification of analysis when necessary

  
  
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  Assisting in quality control continuous improvement projects as needed

  
  
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  Work within Ascentek's Company Values

  
  
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  Other duties as assigned

  
  

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience and/or Training:

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  Requires an individual who engages in safe laboratory practices

  
  
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  Requires strong oral, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills

  
  
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  Requires the ability to perform calculations for proportions/solutions

  
  
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  Requires the ability to work independently to organize work and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines

  
  
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  A basic knowledge of industrial lubricants, product formulation and testing experience is preferred

  
  

Physical, Mental and Environment demands:

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  Sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, push/pull, climb, and lift up to 45 lbs.

  
  
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  Requires good vision, focus, and hand coordination.

  
  
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  Work in office, laboratory, and production areas with moderate noise.

  
  
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  Possible exposure to chemicals, fumes, vapors, and mists.

  
  
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  PPE required: safety glasses, gloves, lab coat/safety vest, long pants, and closed-toe shoes.

  
  

At Ascentek, we are committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information about our career opportunities. For the most accurate job descriptions, salary details, and benefit information, we encourage you to visit our official careers page at https://www.ascentek.com/careers/.

Ascentek is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.