Quality Tech- 1st shift

About the role

TekniPlex Healthcare leverages its world-class materials science knowledge to deliver better patient outcomes by designing and manufacturing products that allow for less invasive procedures, reduce pain, enable faster healing and safer drug delivery. We harness the power of world-class materials scientists, a global network of application-specific engineers, and healthcare technical teams to provide today’s finest materials solutions.

Responsibilities

The Quality Tech is responsible for the inspection, assessment, verification, testing, and documentation of process and product quality on all goods, incoming goods, and in-process used in the manufacture of our product and finished goods to the customer and acceptability thereof.

• Perform inspections and qualify control tests to ensure quality standards and adherence to specifications
• Understand and follow the plant’s OHSE and quality systems to maintain a safe workplace and ensure quality product
• Inspect and test incoming raw materials
• Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with customer’s specifications
• Maintain appropriate records of tests, inspection results, and observations
• Notify production personnel of deviations in product quality
• Mark deviant products appropriately
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of all presses when machine is down
• Help site meet quality objectives
• Frequently use and navigate several software systems (Quality Data Results, Inventory, Documentation, Audits, Training, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Some continued education preferred (i.e. Chemistry background)
• 1-3 years quality control experience preferred
• Sample testing experience a plus
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to use gauges, calipers, rulers and tape measure
• Blueprint skills are a plus
• Ability to stand for 8+ hours and lift at least 50 pounds
• Ability to multi-task

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

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 accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Pay

The pay range is between $21 - $24 per hour.