Sr. Quality Technician
About The Position
PTA Plastics, an employee-owned and innovative leader in the plastic injection molding, contract manufacturing and tool-building industry, is looking for a Sr. Quality Technician to join our dynamic team. At PTA Plastics, we’re more than just a manufacturer; we partner with Fortune 500 OEMs in the medical device, defense, homeland security, and technology sectors, constantly pushing the boundaries of product development and manufacturing excellence. As an employee-owned company, every team member has a stake in our success, creating a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment where innovation thrives. As a Sr. Quality Technician, you will be responsible for measuring and evaluating all customer specifications. You will validate product designs through rigorous testing, conduct capability studies, and maintain strict adherence to quality and regulatory standards. This is achieved through developing and executing inspection routines on automated test equipment such as a CMM and a MicroVu or through best method determined by you. The Quality Technician is actively involved in a variety of activities that are essential to providing our customers with accurate data.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of Plastic Injection Molding.
- Experience and knowledge of cosmetic requirements of plastic parts.
- Mechanical inspection skills to include use of hand inspection equipment (Micrometers, Calipers, Height stands, etc.).
- Strong ability to read and understand complex blueprints.
- Experience and knowledge in advance GD&T.
- Coordinate Measuring Machine programming experience. Using software’s like PC-DMIS or Calypso – 3 to 7 years.
- MicroVu Vision System programming experience. (Optional)
- Knowledge and understanding of SPC and SQC tools and techniques.
- Knowledge of computer databases, spreadsheets, SPC/SQC software and CAD/CAM.
- Strong written, verbal and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of computer databases, spreadsheets and SPC software.
- Microsoft Suite knowledge (Excel, Word, etc.).
Nice To Haves
- MicroVu Vision System programming experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop programs for validating parts and for production inspection
- Perform First Article Inspections and document results
- Perform MSAs, Gage R&Rs and Capability Studies and document results
- Provide engineers with data to perform statistical analysis of product.
- Perform calibration on all automated equipment
- Develop inspection plans for each production product
- Perform customer specific quality testing, if required
- Provide technical support for Quality Assurance Department.
- Provide technical feedback for new drawing at Drawing Review Meetings
- Assist in developing quality fixturing
- Give guidance/train others on operating and troubleshooting automated equipment
- Other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager
Benefits
- Employee-owned company benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
