Quality Control Technician

Schedule: alternating weekly rotations – 6:00 PM to 6:15 AM
1B crew: Sunday–Tuesday one week, Sunday–Wednesday the next
2B crew: Wednesday–Saturday one week, Thursday–Saturday the next

About the role

Perform on-line inspections on component and finished-product audits. Test and inspect products at various stages of the production process and compile statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products. Release conforming lots, document non-conforming lots, and ensure record accuracy for traceability according to established inspection procedures and work instructions. Support and document the results of the calibration system, test-method validation, and pest-management systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product verification by visually examining, inspecting, approving, or rejecting incoming materials, work-in-progress, or finished goods according to established standards; ensure accurate documentation per procedures.
• Maintain accurate records to ensure traceability.
• Perform data collection; interpret and analyze information to provide recommendations for solutions and continuous improvement.
• Operate various measuring tools to verify and release products by measuring dimensional characteristics and other performance attributes (porosity, seal strength, material thickness, basis weight, coat weight) per current inspection procedures and work instructions.
• Perform in-process testing and production-line monitoring on all selected processes deemed critical to the finished product, including:
  • Verifying conformance to written specifications and good documentation practices.
  • Monitoring process parameters.
  • Confirmatory testing and general conformance to good manufacturing practices (gowning, calibration, product segregation and identification, cleanliness, safety, etc.).
• Prepare certificates of analysis and conformance for finished goods.
• Monitor and recommend improvements to processes to assure component/product procedures.
• Participate on the internal auditing team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Math and problem-solving skills equivalent to a high school education.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends.

Qualifications

Quality Control Technician

• 0–3 years of work experience or equivalent.

Quality Control Technician, Sr.

• 3+ years of work experience or equivalent under limited supervision.
• Investigate QIRs and customer complaints.
• Work with internal team to ensure timely and effective CAPA responses.
• Monitor the calibration system and perform/schedule in-house and vendor-related calibration activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience or equivalent and/or certification (CQT, CQI, CQA, etc.) through a recognized body such as ASQ.
• Knowledge of process capability and test-method validation.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, bend, kneel, walk, sit, balance, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Lift and/or move 25–50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions

Manufacturing environment.