Quality Technician

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that our products meet the highest quality standards. This position involves working closely with production teams to implement quality assurance processes and maintain compliance with industry regulations. The Quality Technician will be responsible for conducting inspections, performing audits, and utilizing various quality systems to uphold our commitment to excellence.

1. Performs and records daily      inspection of raw materials, in-process product, and finished goods.
2. Reads and accurately uses measuring      devices such as dial calipers, tape measures, and feeler gauges to      complete detailed reports.
3. Conducts routine quality checks      across all production areas, including Extrusion, Profiling, and      Packing, to ensure adherence to company standards.
4. Reports any blemishes, defects, or      deviations immediately to the Supervisor/Lead on shift.
5. Conducts inspections throughout the      manufacturing process, ensuring compliance with quality requirements and      customer specifications.
6. Utilizes quality management systems      and tools, including Calypso, vision inspection systems, and lab      equipment, for accurate testing, data collection, and analysis.
7. Performs quality audits and works      to develop improved audit procedures and quality checks for      stronger compliance and process control.
8. Documents all inspection results,      lab tests, and audit findings in detailed reports, maintaining accurate      quality records.
9. Prepares and delivers monthly      quality reports summarizing inspection data, audit results, and      recommendations for improvement.
10. Collaborates with production teams      to develop and implement effective quality assurance protocols that drive      continuous improvement.
11. Assists in the fabrication or      improvement of testing equipment and tools to enhance inspection and audit      processes.
12. Participates in training sessions      related to QA/QC practices and promotes a culture of quality, consistency,      and compliance with CGMP regulations.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION 

1. Completion of high school or possession of an equivalent certification is preferred

2. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in quality assurance within a manufacturing setting

3. Proficient in the use of precision measurement tools and technical instruments

4. Strong verbal and written communication skills; capable of collaborating across departments

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE 

1. Proven experience in quality assurance or quality control within a manufacturing environment.

2. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail for identifying defects or non-conformance in products.

3. Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.

4. Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.

5. A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement in quality processes.

6. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, formatting, sorting/filtering, basic functions like VLOOKUP or pivot tables)

QUALITIES

· Team Player

· Detail minded

· Organized

· Dependable

ADAPTATION PERIOD 

3 months

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Some light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.