Quality Control Technician - 10:00 pm - 6:30 am

Pretium Packaging•Aurora, IL

1d•$18 - $19

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician inspects finished products, products being processed, incoming materials, parts, and assemblies for conformance to company standards. The specific duties may vary depending on the plant supported. This position performs product inspections, measures and records data, verifies equipment operation and instrument calibration, collects and prepares samples, responds to quality concerns, and investigates non-conforming products. The technician also prepares quality paperwork and records, attends relevant meetings, and maintains the testing lab. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent, plus specialized training in inspection procedures.
At least 1 year of experience in inspection procedures in a manufacturing enterprise, including technical cause-and-effect understanding and problem solving.
Intermediate-level reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Competence applying arithmetic, algebra, and geometry; ability to work with units of measure, fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, variables, and formulas.
Ability to apply rational principles to practical problems, deal with several concrete variables in standardized situations, and interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Intermediate computer skills.
Ability to perform the stated physical activities, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, carrying, reaching, and grasping.
Ability to meet visual demands, including clear vision at 20 inches or less, bringing objects into sharp focus, and identifying and distinguishing colors.
Ability to exert up to 5 pounds of force frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally to move objects.
Ability to work near moving mechanical parts and in exposure to high temperatures, noise, and dust.
Use protective clothing that may be required, including a hair net, safety glasses, earplugs, and gloves.

Responsibilities

Inspect products for conformance to customer requirements and quality standards.
Communicate with shift supervisors about problems and defects involving parts, packaging, or labeling.
Measure and record data using systems and documentation such as Datamyte and dimensional sheets.
Check that equipment is operating properly and notify the shift supervisor of problems.
Verify calibration of height gauges, balances or scales, calipers, thickness gauges, depth gauges, and similar instruments.
Collect product samples for drop, leak, and seal testing.
Prepare samples for shipment to customers with necessary paperwork.
Respond to quality concerns from shift supervisors, technicians, or inspector packers.
Approve products after process or maintenance changes and sign off.
Trace defects to their point of origin to determine resolutions for non-conformance issues.
Prepare reports for non-conforming products, including defective products and packaging.
Prepare daily paperwork, including inspection reports, inventory, and status sheets; maintain records and archives.
Attend meetings about quality, safety issues, and changes affecting production.
Perform other related duties and special projects.
Maintain cleanliness and order in the testing lab.