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Technical Assistant

Universal Stainless

Dunkirk, NY 14048 • $45,000 to $55,000 / yr • 9/25/2026

Information Technology

Job Description

Job Description
Primary Objective:

To provide support to Dunkirk Technology team as well as ancillary support to other departments as directed by Technical Management.

Position Reports To:

Technical Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Technology Support
    • Review process records against procedures, order requirements, and fixed practices
    • Product and process data collection/summarization
    • Witness processing of critical orders/materials
    • Creation and review of heat treatment charts
    • Monitor department backlogs and flag up items needing attention
    • Review conversion requisitions against order requirements
    • Summarize data for reports and projects
  • Systems Support
    • Scanning, printing, retrieving documents
    • Upload purchase orders into database
  • QA/QC functions
    • Material certification generation and review
    • Quality assurance audit support
    • Customer/OEM audit support
    • Review test results for acceptability to customer requirement

Skills:

  • Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
  • Proficient in Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Chat, Meet) preferred
  • Detail oriented
  • Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical personnel
  • Ability to meet all deadlines

Education:

  • Associate degree in a STEM related field or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment

Preferred Experience:

  • 1-3 years minimum experience in a manufacturing environment

Characteristics:

  • Safety oriented
  • Self-starter
  • Self-disciplined
  • Meets commitments
  • Proactive

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to safely move around and work in both an office and a manufacturing environment
  • Compliance with safety and quality policies

Security Level:

  • US Citizen or US Person meeting ITAR requirements
  • Access to confidential business information

Universal Stainless 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 veteran status.