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

Graham Packaging Company•Casa Grande, AZ

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Graham Packaging is hiring a Quality Assurance Technician in Casa Grande, Arizona. The position works a rotating 12-hour night shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with starting pay of $24.20. Quality Technicians maintain quality standards for bottles according to drawings, product specifications, and quality assurance procedures. They monitor finished products and packaging during startup and qualification, before and after packing, and support employee training on quality practices and leadership. The role involves working with quality data and inspection systems, assessing products and processes, coordinating quality activities across departments, and addressing nonconforming materials and customer complaints. The technician also supports audits, testing, product qualifications, continuous improvement, and quality reporting. The position requires interaction with managers, employees, vendors, and customers.

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 accepted practices.
Ability to communicate facts and information clearly.
Ability to collaborate, contribute to group objectives, and proactively 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 with supervisors, managers, other shifts, and departments verbally and in writing.
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 assess standards and quality expectations.
Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and related 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.
Coordinate quality activity with other departments to meet plant objectives and procedures.
Coordinate quality-control training for employees involved in inspection and testing.
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 in using Infinity and quality reporting systems.
Conduct and participate in gage R&R studies.
Conduct process 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 OOS or OOC results to verify conformance to standards.
Perform inspection tests to ensure parts meet or exceed product specifications.
Identify and segregate nonconforming (HFI) product according to established procedures.
Audit rejected materials and customer returns and report findings.
Monitor vision, ALPS, and metal detector challenge-test samples and 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.