Production Quality Control Technician

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality checks on the production floor and in the laboratory.
• Review manufacturing orders, product specifications, work instructions, and procedures to verify product compliance.
• Conduct mechanical and physical property tests on designated equipment.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and work instructions to maintain consistent, accurate results.
• Respond promptly to order or blend changes, verifying that products meet specifications.
• Remove non-conforming products from the production stream.
• Participate in daily Process Engineering meetings and provide updates on testing and findings.
• Communicate quality-related activities clearly with internal stakeholders, contributing to process improvements.
• Review operator QC documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain understanding of calibration procedures and testing equipment.
• Train new operators and personnel as required.
• Investigate and follow up on process incidents; support MRB creation and resolution.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Process Engineering Manager, Senior Process Specialist, or Director of Operations.

Required Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in the plastics industry and/or lab environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and familiarity with testing equipment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical education, background, or degree.
• Experience with ISO standards.
• Certification or training in Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods.
• Experience with mechanical and physical property testing equipment.