Quality Tech - 1st Shift
Job Summary
TekniPlex is hiring a Quality Tech 1st Shift for our North Madison, WI facility. 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. Included in these duties are instrument car, calibration, and documentation.
Responsibilities
- Perform inspections and quality control tests to ensure quality standards and adherence to specifications
- Appropriately 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
- Computer skills
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to use gauges and calipers
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
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
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 variables 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
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form
Pay
The pay range for this position is between $21.00 - $24.00 an hour.
Benefits
- Medical Coverage
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Telemedicine
- Dental Coverage
- Vision Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
- Short Term Disability (STD)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Voluntary Buy-Up LTD
- Hospital Indemnity
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Daily Pay
- Business Travel Insurance
- Legal Plan
- Identity Protection
Physical Demands
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. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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.