Quality Technician: Monday - Thursday 4:00am-2:00pm

About the role

The Quality Technician (QT) at CPI is responsible for the auditing, inspection and testing functions through-out the value stream. In addition, the QT is charged with following up on any process and/or product non-conformances to assure they are brought to an effective solution while assisting with troubleshooting and supporting operations as required.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday 4:00am-2:00pm / 4am-4pm depending on overtime

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all requirements of the CPI Safety Program
• Adhere to all CPI security requirements including counting and documenting the disposition of all cards to and from the operation
• Adhere to all requirements of the CPI Quality Management System
• Adhere to all requirements of the CPI Workmanship Manual
• Willingness to work flexible hours as required
• Read and interpret the shop floor documents (proof, job ticket, combo ticket) and workmanship manual as well as applicable ISO, Association, and CPI internal specifications
• Know where to locate standards in PowerDMS
• Complete Quality Release testing process including physical testing and visual inspection
• Set up and perform destructive and nondestructive tests on materials or product to measure performance, life or material characteristics
• Observe, report, and document quality data information on checklists and/or electronically, as required
• Conduct inspections and recommend final disposition based on those results
• Initiate product hold procedures as necessary
• Verify setups and complete in-process audits in Pressroom, Finishing and EMV
• Coordinate with production supervision regarding completion of testing and in-process audits
• Participate in continuous improvement teams and projects, if assigned
• Complete incoming inspection process on received raw materials, if assigned
• Identify, document, and communicate, as appropriate, quality information on the Shop Floor documents and other applicable quality forms
• Assist with problem solving and trouble-shooting activities, as assigned
• Assure proper rerun/rework paperwork is printed and required inspections are completed

Requirements

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to multi-task, communicate clearly with others, interact with several different departments throughout each shift
• Basic skills required to operate technical machinery
• Ability to use a caliper and other hand tools
• Ability to interface with a PC by inputting and outputting data and using basic Microsoft Office Suite products
• Keyboard input skills necessary
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions (written and verbal)
• Ability to write simple reports
• Ability to effectively present in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization in English
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Elementary English proficiency communication skills necessary

Qualifications

• College degree or some college education is desired but not required
• Quality experience preferred
• American Society for Quality, Certified Quality Auditor Certified is desired but not required

Physical Demands

• Work is primarily conducted standing or walking in a manufacturing environment and sitting in an office environment and often requires bending and stooping to observe product and/or manufacturing equipment
• The manufacturing environment is noisy and may require ear protection
• Work involves good eyesight, hand/eye coordination, and excellent color vision to be able to ensure a quality product
• Work involves dealing with fine detail and constant human interaction, which can be tiring both mentally and physically
• On-call continuously and may be called back to the plant during off-duty hours
• Work is conducted in shifts and may require long hours, including weekends, to meet deadlines
• Position may require up to 10% travel

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates and an inclusive, empowering and rewarding culture
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance
• FSA, HSA
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with a competitive company match percentage