Quality Assurance Technician

About the role

Perform regular inspection tests on products and materials to verify that everything is functioning properly and efficiently to company safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Work in a professional manner with other associates to ensure only quality product is released to the customer.
• Collect samples from each injection molding machine, secondary process, and print line for required attribute/dimensional/functional testing per specified frequency; record results on appropriate forms.
• Identify non-conforming product with “Hold” labels and update the hold log.
• Perform in-process attribute verifications and document checks; record results on the Quality Monitor.
• Perform first shot verifications and document results using appropriate forms.
• Notify the Shift Supervisor of any non-conformances found; monitor active concerns for prompt resolution and escalate if unresolved.
• Notify Quality Assurance Manager immediately of any Quality Department equipment deficiencies and quality defects that are not corrected promptly.
• Assist as necessary with LDR verifications.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure quality and housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Ensure a smooth transition between shifts by communicating ongoing concerns or lingering issues to the incoming technician.
• Walk the floor to become familiar with running products and consult with the outgoing technician regarding items of concern.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; plastic manufacturing highly preferred.
• Good computer, mathematics, and communication skills.
• Skilled in the use of measuring devices such as height gages and calipers.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision; self-starter who can deliver results in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.
• Attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as a cross-functional team member.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and walking: Extended periods (up to 12 hours per shift) on concrete floors in a fast-paced production environment.
• Lifting and carrying: Up to 50 lbs safely with a frequency of at least 10 times per shift; 25 lbs regularly.
• Pushing and pulling: Carts, bins, and pallets using approximately 75 lbs of force with a frequency of at least 10 times per shift.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling: As needed to access materials and operate equipment regularly.
• Climbing and reaching: Using ladders or steps and reaching overhead or below waist level to load/unload materials occasionally.
• Mobility and coordination: Safely navigate equipment, production areas, and storage zones with good balance and coordination; occasional need to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Visual acuity: Ability to view objects at various distances, near, and peripheral, including depth perception.
• Environmental exposure: Exposure to heat, humidity, plastic, ink, and cleaning chemical fumes; moderate to high noise levels typical of injection molding and printing operations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees (may vary by location).
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year (may vary by location).
• Wellbeing programs and Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval).
• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date).