Quality Technician - 1st Shift

EPTAM Plastics•Lancaster, MA

11d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

EPTAM Precision Molding is looking for a Quality Technician to join their team in Lancaster, MA. EPTAM Precision Molding is a trusted injection molding solutions partner dedicated to supporting the complete product lifecycle in consumer products, healthcare, and defense industries. EPTAM Solutions, the parent company, has locations nationwide and is committed to being employee-focused. The Quality Technician performs complex First Part/First Article and WIP inspections of components in an injection molding manufacturing operation.

Requirements

Associates degree or a combination of experience and education.
Training and experience equivalent to 4 years in a quality discipline in a manufacturing environment.
Working knowledge of reading & accurately interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and statistical analysis.
Able to use calibrated inspection equipment to validate dimensions or features.
Must possess good written and verbal communication skills with our internal and external customers.
Basic knowledge of equipment.
Advanced ability to read prints and use measuring equipment along with advanced math skills.
Demonstrates experience in performance development, teaching/leading, mentoring and/or organization development. Instills appropriate behavior in others in support of EPTAM values.

Nice To Haves

ASQ (American Society for Quality) Quality Technician certification and/or ASQ Inspection certification are desirable.
1+ years experience in an injection molding operation (preferred).
Experience in a 24/7 manufacturing/molding operation (preferred).

Responsibilities

Measures and documents dimensional characteristics utilizing analytical, technical and inspection methods.
Controls inspection, measuring and test equipment under the metrology calibration system and determines the equipment is accurate and currently calibrated to established metrology standards, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and company requirements.
Perform inspection duties to insure that production product fulfills all customer specification and quality requirements.
Performs visual inspection of injection molded components and sub-assemblies, and systems or units to ensure that all product meets the established specifications for reliability and workmanship.
Utilizes gages, templates, microscopes and other manufacturing aids to ensure that all product meets the established specifications for reliability and workmanship.
Consistently works on quality dimensional assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
Capability of recommending type of measurement tools needed. Interface with tool vendor/supplier on any given basis.
Analyze/Provide data of the outputs and create reports to assist in quality improvement activities.
Lead inspection/containment activities related to dimensional issues working closely and leading Team Members.
Enters all quality data into the appropriate electronic or manual systems.
Accurately completes all administrative activities associated with quality inspection.
Ensures ISO and safety standards are adhered.
Understand and execute all plant policies and procedures.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software. Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of EPTAM’s software packages (IQMS).