Quality Control - QC Technician 2

Stella-Jones • Cameron, WI

14h

About The Position

The QC Technician 2 ensures untreated and treated materials, preservatives, and treating work solutions conform to industry, company, and customer-specific specifications. The role supports the integrity, safety, and compliance of preserved wood products by conducting inspections, identifying nonconformances, and supporting corrective actions throughout production, from raw material intake through post-treatment evaluation. The position may also be designated as the facility’s EHS contact and assigned related duties.

The technician evaluates treated materials against applicable AWPA, ANSI O5.1, CSA O15, CSA O80, ASTM D25, and customer requirements; monitors treatment processes; administers field and laboratory tests; and recommends treatment adjustments. The role includes inspection and chemical analysis of treated charges, issuing treating certificates and reports, calibration oversight, quality documentation, compliance reporting, coordination of third-party inspections, and collaboration with treating supervisors. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in an industrial manufacturing environment and may involve varying weather conditions and physical inspection activities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in quality control, quality assurance, manufacturing, wood treating, laboratory testing, or industrial inspection.
• Working knowledge of quality-control principles, inspection techniques, sampling methods, and corrective-action processes.
• Ability to interpret and apply industry standards, specifications, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Experience maintaining detailed records, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, including the ability to evaluate test results and identify process deviations.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production teams, supervisors, customers, and third-party inspectors.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment and outdoors in the elements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality.
• Ability to identify nonconforming materials and make sound disposition recommendations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, process controls, and quality systems.
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications, procedures, and inspection criteria.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate across operations, maintenance, production, and quality teams.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in Quality Assurance, Wood Science, Forestry, Manufacturing Technology, Chemistry, or a related technical field.
• Experience in wood preservation, lumber manufacturing, utility pole production, or related forest products industries.
• Knowledge of AWPA, ANSI O5.1, ASTM, CSA O15, CSA O80, ISO 9001, or similar quality standards.
• Experience performing laboratory testing, chemical analysis, product inspections, and equipment calibration.
• Familiarity with nonconformance reporting, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement methodologies.
• Prior experience issuing quality certifications, compliance reports, and treatment documentation.

Responsibilities

• Inspect treated materials for compliance with applicable industry standards and customer requirements; segregate and mark nonconforming material for rework or retreatment.
• Identify and communicate nonconformances, collaborate with production supervisors on disposition, and document incidents under the applicable nonconformance protocol at ISO-certified facilities.
• Monitor critical treatment steps, including moisture content verification and sterilization, and ensure compliance with documented QC and ISO procedures.
• Maintain inspection logs, assay forms, reject-material records, and traceability records for reworked materials.
• Apply industry standards, internal policies, procedures, and customer specifications.
• Administer field and laboratory tests, evaluate results, and recommend treatment adjustments.
• Maintain and enforce corporate quality policies and procedures; oversee quality reports and databases.
• Monitor preservative concentrations, incising, shaving, framing, and other manufacturing processes for compliance.
• Conduct boring, inspections, and chemical analyses of treated charges; issue treating certificates and reports.
• Ensure laboratory and inspection equipment is calibrated at recommended intervals.
• Maintain records of inspections, analyses, specifications, and correspondence.
• Collaborate with treating supervisors to optimize treatment cycles and solution strengths.
• Initiate corrective actions as needed, support root-cause analysis, implement assigned actions, and complete effectiveness checks.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly compliance reports for plant leadership.
• Manage external quality-control inspections.
• Work safely in an industrial manufacturing environment and outdoors in the elements.
• May serve as a facility EHS contact and perform additional related duties.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package with three medical plans to choose from.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment policies.
• Company-paid long-term disability coverage.
• Employee assistance program.
• Competitive compensation.
• Annual bonus program opportunity.
• 401(k) savings plan with company match of 150% on the first 4% deferred.
• Two weeks of paid vacation and nine holidays.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Ability to purchase company stock.
• Employment with a company designated as an essential workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED