Position Overview:

The quality technician is responsible for accurate and timely verification of product quality originating from operations to ensure products are manufactured within customer specifications using internally defined processes and containing any product that does not meet these requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

First Piece Inspections
In-Process Inspections
Incoming / Receiving Inspections
Dimensional layouts as required
Production Start-up activities
Containment of product and proper system documentation of the non-conforming items
Inventory transactions related to product acceptance/rejection
Production floor audits to review execution of work instructions and confirm production compliance
Storing production records in IQMS
Creation and updating of product work instructions and other associated documentation
Assist operations with quality issues – decision documents, root cause investigation, product disposition
Maintaining organization in the Quality Lab, Technician workspace, and Quality Containment Area
Regular and punctual attendance
Support initiatives by the Quality Manager
*Perform other responsibilities as needed to support the success of the organization

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Required Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to read part drawings
Accurate usage of handheld measuring equipment (calipers, micrometers, height stand, go/no go gages, thread gages, depth gages, pin gages, torque wrench, dial indicator)
Accurate usage of visual measuring equipment (OGP, Comparator)
Recognition of product faults (splay, flash, shorts, pulls, warp, sink, etc)
Comprehensive knowledge of basic quality control and quality assurance principles
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and work instructions
Ability to write routine reports and e-mail correspondence
Ability to effectively communicate with employees and supervision (oral and written)
Basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Problem solving
Interpret a variety of instructions provided in various formats (written, oral, diagram, or schedule)
Microsoft Word and Excel
E-mail applications
Efficiently utilize IQMS Inventory Control Software (Quality Module and Inventory Transactions)
Basic knowledge of the ISO standard – what it means
Interpersonal skills
Technical skills
Ability to effectively handle stressful situations

Education, Training and/or Experience

College or Technical degree preferred
Minimum of one year experience in the plastics industry and/or in quality control
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sit at a desk and work on a computer for extended periods of time.
Reach and use hands to type on a keyboard and use a computer mouse.
Stand, walk, kneel, stoop, crouch, or crawl.
Reach with hands to touch, pick up, or feel.
Lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

You should be proficient in:

Machine Setups for Production Runs
Processing is a plus