Quality Technician 1

American Packaging Corporation•Churchville, NY

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products. This position can present the motivated employee with several career options as the company grows and he/she gains expertise and knowledge.

Requirements

High degree of self-motivation and good organizational skills.
Two to four months of training are required to properly prepare a person for this position.
Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Performs visual inspections and physical tests utilizing equipment in Lab.
Products are tested for a variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance or chemical characteristics.
Records and evaluates test data and writes reports.
Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
Enters data into computer for analysis.
Prepares certificates of analysis on finished product for our customers.
Able to use and read measuring instruments as well as operating instructions and procedure manuals.
Trial reports, inspection and tracking.
Assist QA and Technical departments in their duties.
Must take responsibility for work assigned.
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
Support and follow all plant Safety Rules, GMPs, and other procedural training requirements.