2nd Shift: Quality Production Technician

Sortera Alloys
Sortera Alloys

Quality Assurance

lebanon, tn, usa

Posted on Jul 8, 2026

Ensure product quality and grade accuracy by performing physical assays, running spectrometric analysis, and applying statistical process controls to verify that sorted aluminum meets specification.

Key Responsibilities

  • Pull physical assays by weight and piece count.
  • Operate the spectrometer to verify alloy chemistry (training provided if not already proficient).
  • Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) principles to monitor and evaluate production quality.
  • Calculate and track general process capability (Cpk) metrics.
  • Monitor and report PPM (parts per million) quality/defect levels.
  • Maintain accurate records and flag off-spec material.

Requirements

  • Excellent punctuality and disciplined attendance.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to run or be trained on a spectrometer.
  • Working knowledge of SPC principles, Cpk, and PPM (or willingness to learn).

Work Environment & Physical Demands

  • Work environment varies between brief outdoor exposure to weather conditions and the interior sorting facility, including dust and ambient conditions.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

Schedule

  • 2p-10p