Quality Control Technician

Siegling America • Huntersville, NC

22d • $0 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, effectively perform testing and inspections to determine the chemical, physical, mechanical and functional properties of raw and/or finished materials for quality assurance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D
• Ability to read, understand and follow quality control specifications written in English, including units measured in both English and Metric
• Ability to read and understand formulations in both percent and batch format
• Ability to independently and safely set up and operate necessary equipment.
• Satisfactory completion of required training programs
• Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude
• Working knowledge of basic computer applications

Nice To Haves

• previous Quality Control experience prefferred
• Familiar with plastics or coatings formulating and testing

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform incoming raw material quality checks requiring chemical and physical testing, including necessary sampling and sample preparation. Examples of testing includes: viscosity, percent solids, heat stability, density, melting or softening point, content of various components in coatings, consistency of color and dispersion, etc. Raw materials include: PVC paste, solvent and water based polyurethane coatings, PVC dry blend, Thermoplastic polyurethane granules, fabric, and any components used to produce the preceding.
• Accurately perform in process testing of semi-finished goods to determine coating weights, measurements, bond strength, etc. Accurately perform chemical and physical quality testing of finished product. Physical test include: peel strength, tesile strength, tear strength tests and measurements, electrostatic properties, and appearance, including color comparisons.
• Inspect finished belting rolls (slabs), record defects by code, and map defect locations on a flaw report.
• Inspection of finished belting involves the use of overhead cranes and the inspection machine.
• Assist manufacturing with fabric preparations (sew on before/after runners).
• Maintain proper records of test and inspection results including computer records.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Effectively communicate and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers to achieve company goals and objectives.

What This Job Offers

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