Quality Testing Technician I-LNC-2nd Shift

Americhem•Liberty, NC

6d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician performs specified tests on manufactured products to ensure conformance to specifications using known formulations. The Technician provides production support by verifying quality from start-up to run completion. If nonconformances are detected, promptly inform the production and Quality Supervisor.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Solid work history with a minimum of 1-2 years of relevant work experience needed with lab or manufacturing preferred.
Basic Math including Algebra.
Fluent in Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel skills (arrange/format data, create and format charts, etc.).
Able to walk several miles a day and be on your feet several for hours during each shift to perform duties.
Flexibility: You will be assigned a regular schedule but, as needed, will need to modify work hours.

Nice To Haves

College degree (Associate’s or Bachelor’s) preferred.
5S, Lean, or Green Belt Training are a plus.
Career Development or other certifications are a plus.
Some work experience leading others preferred.
Additional computer skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform specified tests on manufactured products to ensure conformance to specifications using known formulations.
Provide production support by verifying quality from start-up to run completion.
Promptly inform the production and Quality Supervisor if nonconformities are detected.
Operate equipment wearing proper protective equipment.
Complete safety training punctually.
Report unsafe working conditions and equipment problems.
Follow all plant safety protocols.
Operate and understand all required quality testing equipment.
Troubleshoot machine problems or operation errors that affect quality.
Improve job performance by keeping relevant knowledge and skills current.
Attend plant and department meetings unless excused by the Quality Manager.
Promote harmonious worker relations.
Convey quality problems in a timely fashion to the supervisor.
Contribute to the success of the department and plant by helping others.
Keep work area clean and organized.
Communicate product status.
Participate in Gage R&R, Kaizen, 5S, Lean events, and work with supervisor to eliminate barriers.
Communicate orally and in writing in a professional manner that is clear, fluent, concise, and readily understood by the intended recipient(s).
Update quality testing results, record labor, and send shift updates daily.
Seek all relevant information for problem-solving and decision-making; consult widely, probe the facts, analyze issues from different perspectives.
Make rational, realistic, sound decisions after considering all available facts and alternatives; hold self and staff responsible for individual choices, actions, and impact.
Break problem into constituent parts and differentiate critical elements from the irrelevant or trivial; make proper use of logic and draw sound inferences from information available.