QA TECHNICIAN I

INDEPENDENT CAN COMPANY•Rosedale, MD

1d•$19 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Assurance Technician I through data analysis, studies variations in product quality and assists the Production Department in understanding the nature and causes of production problems. Incumbent may assist in implementing the corporate Quality Management program and/or train employees in quality control/measurement techniques and systems. Assures all departments are following operating procedures. Must be the site leader in living and driving the Company Core Values and High-Performance Work Culture.

Requirements

Proven ability to use the following types of tools, and evaluate their measurement results to determine conformance to specifications: Hand tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, linear scales). Gages (e.g., pins, thread, custom gages). Optical tools (e.g., comparators, profiles, microscopes). Electronic measuring equipment (e.g., digital displays, output). Weights, balances and scales. Hardness testing equipment (e.g., Brinell, Rockwell). Surface plate methods and equipment. Force measurement tools (e.g., torque wrenches, tension meters). Angle measurement tools (e.g., protractors, sine bars, angle blocks). Color measurement tools (e.g., spectrophotometer, color guides, light boxes). Gage maintenance, handling, and storage.
Must demonstrate excellent basic math skills
Must demonstrate good visual acuity and must not be color blind
Must demonstrate manual dexterity sufficient to operate measuring and test equipment
Must have basic personal computer skills
Must be able to work well and communicate effectively with others
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume and the ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to perform basic computer functions and use various software applications in the QA department.
Ability to generate and format documents, tables and charts using MS Word and Excel.
Ability to analyze data and report the results logically and draw recommendations from the data is also required.
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.

Nice To Haves

This position may require ongoing offsite specialized training.

Responsibilities

Performs first article inspections and tests of cans, can components, packaging products, etc. per documented procedures.
Performs in process inspections as needed to support production.
Recommends and obtains dispositions for noted defects.
Performs calibrations of measuring and test equipment per documented procedures.
Prepares and maintains QA records, including PC based records.
Works on other shifts than normally assigned when needed to cover for scheduled absences or when otherwise needed.
Assists in training of personnel regarding quality procedures, GMP and measurement techniques.
Prepares Certificates of Conformance for ICC manufactured products and maintains records.
Notifies responsible supervisors/plant managers of noncompliance to established operating procedures.
Reviews and evaluates written procedural documentation.
Reviews and evaluates responses, corrective actions & effectiveness of Internal & External Process Improvement Events.
Reviews quality records to identify repetitive quality issues and provides written analysis to supervisor.
Assists in preparation, documentation & performance of process, GMP, and other quality audits.
Performs dimensional studies/analysis of manufactured items in accordance with appropriate sampling plans and prepares written results.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.