QA Technician (Shift 7pm-7am)

PALRAM Industries•Kutztown, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician is a hands-on position responsible for training and developing production operators on effective testing of finished product at a level that will enable Palram Americas to meet sales and service objectives. The Quality Assurance Technician also performs testing, inspection, and release of finished product to meet sales and service objectives. Collaboration with other members of the production, supply chain, sales, purchasing, customer support teams, and parent and sister companies is paramount to achieve sales and service objectives.

Requirements

Industry experience working in Quality Assurance
Ability to read gauges
Strong math aptitude
Ability to differentiate colors
Excellent attention to detail
Good record keeping skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Strong decision making skills
Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills
Familiarity with personal computers and software such as Word and Excel
Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal and external departments as required
Ability to work in a fast pace environment with minimal supervision and excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

Plastics background is a plus
Experience with SPC, ISO Quality Systems and Gauge Calibration

Responsibilities

Trains Shift Managers and line operators on effective and reliable quality testing procedures and policies to ensure quality standards
Performs quality testing and checks to ensure adherence to quality specifications such as thickness, color and length
Cross trains across the value stream to ensure quality standards are achieved in the Polycarbonate, PVC and warehouse operations
Engages with machine operators to assure familiarity with quality specifications
Manages computerized systems for specifications and customer requirements
Creates, maintains, and distributes defect data into spreadsheets using Excel or applicable software
Review QC inspection and test instruction at each line for effectiveness and makes updates/ changes as needed
Records and reports results to provide necessary information to assure that products have been manufactured in accordance with quality standards
Engages with co-workers and supervisors to collaboratively solve process and product problems and accurately record production
Assists the Quality Assurance Supervisor to drive and foster a continuous improvement environment throughout the organization
Participates and performs ISO 9001 internal audits
Responsible to perform Line Audits and other duties and activities as directed