Quality Control Technician

JOB SUMMARY

ESCO Plastics, part of Colson Group, is investing in a new automated polyurethane manufacturing line at its Magnolia, Texas facility. This strategic expansion will introduce advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and modern production processes to support future business growth. Team members joining this project will have the unique opportunity to help build a new operation from the ground up, work with state-of-the-art equipment, develop new skills, and contribute to one of the company's most important growth initiatives.

The Quality Control Technician performs in-process inspection, testing coordination, quality documentation, traceability review, and quality verification activities for the ESCO polyurethane manufacturing line. This is an onsite, first shift position with a schedule of Monday-Friday, 7:00AM-3:30PM with overtime as required. Pay range for this role is $20.00-$26.00 per hour.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform incoming, in-process, and final inspections according to quality standards, drawings, specifications, and inspection plans.
• Use inspection tools, measurement methods, visual aids, and lab equipment to verify product and process requirements.
• Maintain IPQC records, inspection logs, traceability documentation, and quality release records.
• Support testing coordination for hardness, rebound, tensile, tear, abrasion, conductivity, dimensional, and other required testing.
• Investigate quality issues, document findings, and support corrective and preventive actions.
• Assist with SOP development, training materials, visual standards, quality alerts, and startup readiness activities.
• Partner with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and suppliers to improve process control and reduce scrap.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of inspection methods, measurement tools, SPC concepts, documentation control, and drawing interpretation.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a manufacturing environment.
• EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Quality, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of manufacturing quality experience required.

Note*

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, this in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

This position is a safety-sensitive position. The position requires operating or working around heavy equipment, which if performed while under the influence of drugs (including marijuana) or alcohol could result in errors in judgment, inattentiveness or diminished coordination, dexterity or composure that could in turn result in mistakes that would endanger the health and safety of you and others.