Q.A. Technician - 12 hour day shift - starting at $24.20

Graham Packaging Company•Casa Grande, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Graham Packaging Company is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician based in Casa Grande, Arizona. The role works rotating 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Quality Technicians attain and maintain bottle quality standards defined by drawings, product specifications, and Quality Assurance procedures. They monitor finished products and packaging during start-up and qualification, before and after packing, and assist with training personnel on quality and leadership.

Requirements

At least 1 to 3 years of manufacturing experience.
Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
Computer usage and typing skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective communication with internal and external customers.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments within given instructions, prescribed routines, and standard practices.
Ability to communicate facts and information clearly.
Ability to collaborate, contribute proactively to group objectives, and volunteer to help others.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of quality experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow and enforce established safety, health, quality, GMP, and company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
Communicate quality information to supervisors, managers, other shifts, and departments verbally and in writing according to plant practices.
Set up and maintain product files in the Infinity QS data collection system for quality, production, and maintenance data.
Develop and analyze statistical data, control charts, and product specifications to evaluate standards and expected finished-product quality and reliability.
Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other assigned activities.
Create and implement inspection criteria and procedures, and maintain Quality Inspection Procedures.
Complete required written documentation and forms.
Coordinate and manage held-ware and rework processes, and coordinate quality activities with other departments to meet plant objectives and procedures.
Coordinate quality-control training for employees performing inspection and testing activities.
Participate actively on organizational teams.
Assist with customer complaint investigations and corrective actions.
Ensure Operators and PMT Leads follow procedures for tests and inspections.
Change over challenge-test samples during product changeovers.
Support plant personnel with Infinity and quality reporting systems.
Conduct and participate in gauge R&R studies.
Conduct process audits and finished-goods audits for every machine; report visual defects for correction and perform trace-back audits.
Complete First Article product qualification tests after mold or color changes, and assist with new product approvals (PQP).
Analyze Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts and evaluate trends.
Retest production bottle measurements as needed for out-of-specification or out-of-control results to verify conformance to quality standards.
Perform inspection tests to ensure parts meet or exceed product specifications.
Identify and segregate nonconforming product according to established procedures.
Audit rejected materials and customer returns and report findings.
Monitor challenge-test samples for Vision, ALPS, and metal detector systems, as well as QA supplies; request replacements as needed.
Provide vacation coverage as needed.
Maintain inventory of caps and notify the QA Manager when inventory is low.
Keep the work area and test samples clean and orderly.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.