Quality Technician

Description

• Maintain accurate and timely quality records and logs. Closes monthly PO’s for finance.
• Achieves key performance measures, safety and quality.
• Participates as backup to other quality technician positions.
• Verification, testing of raw materials to determine usability. Releases (or blocks) raw material.
• Audit production lines for compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality system requirements.
• Performs all tasks in a safe manner. Complies with all safety rules.
• Assists with trial runs including interface with Production, Process Engineering, Product Development and Sales/Marketing.
• Responsible for the process of product disposition of 1 st grade, downgraded, by-product and waste products including the rework process of downgraded materials by performing in-process and final product inspections based on control plans and customer specifications.
• Documents and implements (release, change, remove or apply) all segcode changes for all areas and groups within the site including converting facilities and warehouse.
• Use statistical process control (SPC) tools to monitor trends and ensure process capability.
• Document and report nonconformance issues; support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Using computer input database, manipulates data is required for most parameters using MS office software.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality documentation, including segcode system, inspection instructions, quality alerts, and deviation reports.
• Participates on Lean Manufacturing/Process Improvement teams.
• Makes subjective determinations based on visual appearance of materials.
• Support internal and external audits, including customer and ISO/IATF/other quality system audits.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Production, Maintenance, and Engineering, to resolve quality concerns.
• Manages and updates the vision system classifiers for each style while working with operations to also make process adjustments to the system.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience in a quality or manufacturing environment, preferably in nonwoven or textile manufacturing
• Excellent computer skills with high competency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles preferred
• Experience with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 systems data entry into ERP or quality management systems strongly preferred
• Knowledge of SAP, APS, WMS, MAPEX preferred
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data recording and reporting
• High school diploma or GED; Associate degree or technical training preferred
• Knowledge of basic quality tools and techniques (e.g., SPC, 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance