Quality Control Technician
About The Position
The Quality Control Technician performs quality control tests and inspections to verify that products meet or exceed minimum quality requirements. The role inspects raw materials, work in process, and finished products associated with batch making, mixing, and molding or expanding, helping ensure quality products are produced and shipped to customers. The position is based in a manufacturing environment in Wylie, Texas, and has a standard 40-hour work week with occasional overtime and no travel required. The technician records test results in the company database, manages quality documents, communicates quality issues with engineering, shipping, and scheduling, and supports production and customer-facing teams. The role also contributes to audits, root cause investigations, corrective actions, continuous improvement, and scrap reduction. Work may involve exposure to some odors and use of specified testing, measuring, material-handling, and communication equipment. Eye, head, and hearing protection are required on the production floor, along with safety-toe shoes and high-visibility vests.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Six months to one year of related experience.
- Math proficiency up to Algebra and basic Trigonometry.
- Demonstrated safe working practices and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and processes.
- Good communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Basic computer, mathematics, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use a calculator.
- Ability to use measuring devices such as gauges, tapes, scales, and rulers.
- Ability to work as a team player and follow instructions from management and peers.
- Ability to learn and operate new equipment.
Responsibilities
- Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
- Use dimensional measuring devices and other equipment to verify that products meet job-order specifications and detect defects or malfunctions.
- Enter test results into the company database and manage documents.
- Communicate quality issues daily with engineering, shipping, and scheduling.
- Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.
- Participate in quarterly U.L. audits.
- Act as the plant liaison to the Tech Center for quality control functions.
- Conduct root cause analyses of quality issues and identify and implement corrective actions.
- Assist with external and internal quality audits.
- Assist Production teams with process changes, quality plan documentation, and updates to test requirements.
- Assist customer service and sales teams in responding to customer questions about product capability and limitations.
- Help drive continuous quality improvement and scrap reduction across the site.
- Perform quality assurance tests and visual inspections of raw materials, intermediary products, and finished goods according to work instructions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage beginning on day one.
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
- Leave and disability income protection.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Health Advocate and insurance concierge services.
- Paid sick days, paid vacation days, and 11 paid holidays annually.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, dependent, and commuter expenses.
- Educational Assistance Program with tuition reimbursement for employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
