Quality Testing Technician I-MPA

Quality Technician

2nd Shift (3:30pm - 12:00am M-F)

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Position Summary:

The Quality Technician evaluates and performs specified tests on manufactured products and creates sample assessments using known formulations, raw materials, and color technology. All products are tested to verify and ensure conformance to required customer specifications. The incumbent is expected to perform the job duties under the direction of the lab supervisor or team leader.

What we offer you:

• BenefitHub
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription & life insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- and long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match and no vesting schedule
• 10 paid holiday, 120 hour of PTO
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

Position Requirements/Preferred Qualifications:

Education: High School diploma or equivalent required.

College degree/technical or vocational training preferred.

Experience: 1-2 years of relevant work experience in manufacturing/production preferred.

Desired Knowledge and Skills:

• Fundamental knowledge of materials, methods, machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Fundamental knowledge of production processes and techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture of products.
• Fundamental knowledge of advanced pigment, polymer, and additive materials and how they interact with each other.
• Fundamental knowledge of compound formulation and ability to evaluate color (Hue, Chroma, and Shade).
• Fundamental knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, and procedures to promote effective and safe operations of machines and equipment and use of chemicals.
• Fundamental knowledge of quality controls and continuous improvement applications.
• Fundamental knowledge and application of general math and statistics.
• Computer literate to include fundamental knowledge and application of information and data management systems, electronic equipment, and computer software (i.e. Microsoft Suite, Oracle).
• Valid driver's license with reliable automobile transportation.

Essential Duties: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Holds safety in highest regard by making good safety decisions, following safety procedures, watching out for the safety of self and others, contributing to safety improvements, and participating in safety programs.
• Starts the work process by checking the work assignment board for the campaign number to verify proper product identification and pulling the work binder and labor sheet with specifications.
• Creates sample plaques by preparing the compound according to the FFC sheet, mixing compound in the mixer, and pressing in the press out machine to pelletize.
• Runs a sample mold by combining the resin and compound in a plastic bag, loading a saved slot on the injection mold machine, and dropping the concentrate/resin mixture into the machine hopper to create a sample plaque.
• Prepares plaques for testing and validation by placing them in the cooling racks to cool before the Spectrophotometer color readings occurs.
• Conveys equipment problems to the team leader and maintenance by informing them of potential problems and documenting machine error messages or information obtained from visual inspections.
• Investigates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, using precision measuring, testing instruments, and notifying the team leader of potential problems.
• Changes machine settings throughout the process, with the guidance of the team leader, by adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments using various types of settings and tools to assure product quality; recording changes on the FFC sheet.
• Monitors the testing process by troubleshooting machine problems or operation errors that affects the quality of product samples and reports issues to the team leader.
• Cleans and prepares mold injection machine for processing new test samples by purging the machine.
• Increases production efficiency and effectiveness by suggesting changes in working conditions and the use of equipment.
• Promotes harmonious worker relations by responding to inquiries, complaints, and requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Applies safety precautions by transporting materials, tools, and equipment between work areas and storage without incurring an incident.
• Keeps work area clean and organized by collecting and discarding material, and other refuse.
• Follows all quality system, safety protocols, and environmental tasks by safely operating equipment, wearing proper protective equipment (PPE), completing safety training, and contributing to established safety goals.
• Contributes to organization success by meeting team and company goals.
• Improves job knowledge by attending training, keeping knowledge relevant, and skills current.

Additional Position Responsibilities

• Other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualities/Attributes

Interpersonal

• Flexibility - Adaptable; receptive to new ideas; willing and able to adjust to changing demands and circumstances.
• Stress Tolerance - Remains calm, objective and in control in stressful situations; maintains a stable performance under pressure; and accepts criticism without becoming over defensive.
• Tenacity - Resilient and persevering; continues to strive for a goal (as long as it is realistically attainable) even in the face of adversity; copes with disappointments and setbacks.
• Oral Communication - Communicates orally in a manner that is clear, fluent, to the point, and holds the person's attention, both in group and one-to-one situations.
• Teamwork - Cooperates and works well with others in the pursuit of team goals; shares information; encourages team spirit and contributes to a harmonious work environment.

Analytical

• Information Gathering - Seeks all possible relevant information for problem solving and decision making; consults widely, probes the facts, analyzes issues from different perspectives.
• Judgment - Makes rational, realistic, sound decisions after consideration of all available facts and alternatives; holds self and staff responsible for individual decisions, actions, and impact.
• Problem Analysis - Breaks problem into constituent parts and differentiates key elements from the irrelevant or trivial; makes accurate use of logic, and draws sound inferences from information available.
• Written Communication - Produces written communications, which are clear, fluent, concise, and readily understood by intended recipient(s).

Operational Excellence

• Concern for Excellence - Committed to the achievement and maintenance of quality; sets high standards of performance for self and others.
• Technical Skills and Competence - Demonstrates detailed knowledge and expertise in relation to the job; readily absorbs new technical information and keeps up to date in specialist areas.
• Execution -- Drives projects along, gets results, and ensures that key objectives are met.
• Initiative - Proactive and self-starting; seizes opportunities and acts upon them; originates action and actively influences events.
• Operation Monitoring and Control - Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly; controlling operations of machines, equipment or systems.

Safety Compliance

The safety of our employees takes precedence over all other initiatives and considerations. All employees are required to comply with established safety protocols as outlined in our policies, procedures, and corporate communications. Following the COVID-19 outbreak, Americhem expanded its safety policies and procedures to include travel restrictions, temperature testing, and rigorous sanitation practices, as well as social distancing and face covering protocols. This experience has taught us that safety practices are evolutionary in nature and will continue to change. All employees are responsible for complying with the most current safety practices as communicated by the Company.