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The Quality Technician plays a key role in ensuring product and process quality for plastic components ranging in size from bottle caps to shoeboxes. This hands-on position combines quality assurance, documentation, and production support to maintain high standards and meet customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities (Including but Not Limited To):
Product Quality:
  • Inspect parts using precision measurement tools such as calipers and micrometers
  • Read and interpret blueprints, specifications, and work instructions
  • Perform quality inspections on finished products, including random sampling of current and past production runs
  • Conduct and document quality processes including PPAPs, sample inspections, and part release approvals
  • Identify, isolate, and investigate non-conforming products and defects
  • Maintain accurate records and ensure documentation is complete and compliant
  • Calibrate equipment as needed and verify gauges are accurate
  • Communicate with customers regarding quality concerns or approvals
Process Quality:
 
  • Monitor production processes and documentation to ensure compliance with standards
  • Train production staff on quality control procedures and expectations
  • Develop and follow inspection plans and test methods
  • Track parts throughout the manufacturing process to ensure conformance at all stages
  • Identify root causes for quality issues and support process improvement
Production Support:
 
  • Operate injection molding machines and perform secondary operations such as trimming and packaging
  • Provide operator relief for presses and help meet daily production deadlines
  • Support general production duties when quality tasks are complete
Documentation & Organization:
 
  • Review and prepare job books, work orders, and inspection sheets
  • Ensure all documents are current and properly filed, including packaging specs, press settings, and setup USBs
  • Analyze submitted paperwork for completeness and accuracy, investigating discrepancies as needed
  • Manage inventory for job setups and verify revisions match customer requirements
  • Scrap or isolate outdated inventory per customer approval
 
Daily Routine:
 
  • Perform first-thing quality checks on all running presses and recently produced parts
  • Review press documentation for accuracy and address issues with appropriate personnel
  • Monitor email for customer communication
  • Complete pending quality tasks (e.g., sample inspections, PPAPs)
  • Submit completed and verified work orders to the Office Manager
  • Assist in production operations as time allows
Qualifications:
 
  • Experience using calipers, micrometers, and other precision measurement tools
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Familiarity with quality systems and documentation, including PPAPs
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (ability to run formulas and organize data for tracking)
  • Ability to switch between quality and production responsibilities as needed
  • Experience in plastic manufacturing or similar environment preferred
Disclaimer: Please note that we are unable to provide job sponsorships, including, but not limited to, visas, corp-to-corp arrangements (C2C), or any other form of sponsorship for employment. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
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