Quality Control Technician

About the Role

Under general supervision, perform testing and inspections to determine the chemical, physical, mechanical, and functional properties of raw and/or finished materials for quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform incoming raw material quality checks requiring chemical and physical testing, including necessary sampling and sample preparation. Examples of testing include:
  • Viscosity
  • Percent solids
  • Heat stability
  • Density
  • Melting or softening point
  • Content of various components in coatings
  • Consistency of color and dispersion
• Test raw materials such as PVC paste, solvent and water-based polyurethane coatings, PVC dry blend, thermoplastic polyurethane granules, fabric, and any components used to produce the preceding.
• Accurately perform in-process testing of semi-finished goods to determine coating weights, measurements, bond strength, etc.
• Accurately perform chemical and physical quality testing of finished product. Physical tests include:
  • Peel strength
  • Tensile strength
  • Tear strength tests and measurements
  • Electrostatic properties
  • Appearance, including color comparisons
• Inspect finished belting rolls (slabs), record defects by code, and map defect locations on a flaw report. Inspection involves the use of overhead cranes and the inspection machine.
• Assist manufacturing with fabric preparations (sew on before/after runners).
• Maintain proper records of test and inspection results, including computer records.
• Ensure regular and predictable attendance.
• Effectively communicate and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers to achieve company goals and objectives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D; previous Quality Control experience preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow quality control specifications written in English, including units measured in both English and Metric.
• Ability to read and understand formulations in both percent and batch format.
• Ability to independently and safely set up and operate necessary equipment.
• Satisfactory completion of required training programs.
• Familiar with plastics or coatings formulating and testing.
• Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of basic computer applications.