Quality Control Technician

Ultra-Poly Corporation•Portland, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a full-time Plastics Quality Control (QC) Technician responsible for performing various physical properties tests on finished compounds and plastic raw materials as required to support the manufacture of high-quality plastic products. Operates testing and processing equipment in accordance with the internal standardized procedures. Co-operates and communicates with all manufacturing departments.

Requirements

High School diploma preferred
Knowledgeable and proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
Detail-oriented
Ability to perform basic mathematical testing calculations
Ability to read and follow manuals and procedures
Be 18 years or older
Must be able to read, write, and speak English
Eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship
Must be able to work the 12 hour shift and specified days
Must be dependable and have excellent attendance
Be a dependable self-starter with a desire to learn and cross-train
Have a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and excellent attendance

Nice To Haves

Prior related plastics mechanical testing experience preferred
Understanding basic mechanical processes and how a machine operates is preferred
2 yr + of experience in fast-paced and time-sensitive process manufacturing industry is preferred

Responsibilities

Understands and follows all company policies, practices, and procedures.
Follows standardized work processes and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
Ensures housekeeping duties are performed in the work area.
Maintains the inventory of all supplies needed for the QA office.
Completes appropriate logs and paperwork pertaining to the QA office both manually and electronically.
Sets up and operates all the analytical and processing/converting equipment in the QA Department area as part of sample preparation processes.
Collect and evaluate the samples (plastic compounds) from the production to ensure the product meets customer specifications.
Report the results and findings promptly through emails and updating the internal QA interface system
Understand product names along with their critical tests and release criteria.
Periodically communicate pertinent information to the QA supervisor and other employees as needed.
Interacts with the production, packing, and logistics departments as needed.
Performing troubleshooting and issue maintenance work orders as needed.
Perform raw material testing per internal standard procedures
Other duties related with QA / RD assigned by the supervisor