QC​/Metrology Technician -1st Shift

Position: QC / Metrology Technician -1st Shift
We are Techmer PM - the world's foremost materials design firm, creating custom polymers that make up essential products. Through our long-standing partnerships with processors, original equipment manufacturers, and product designers, we've worked for decades to tackle manufacturing and business challenges through sustainable, future-minded solutions.

We are currently seeking a QC Technician for our Clinton, Tennessee facility. This position will be on 1st shift (7 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m.) Monday - Friday. Starting rate for this position will be $18.50 and up depending on experience.

Benefits include:

• Eligible for medical benefits on your first day!
• High-deductible health plan offering that includes up to $1,000 towards your Health Savings Account (HSA) per year.
• Free Teledoc membership included when you enroll in medical benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program which includes 5 free counseling sessions per year and access to free legal guidance
• 401(k) with 6% company match. You are 100% vested from Day 1 of contribution
• Free investment consultative services for your 401(k) plan.
• Company paid disability and life insurance
• 10 vacation days per year (pro-rated your first year)
• 10 company-paid holidays
• 2 weeks of parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement with up to a $20,000 lifetime maximum
• Annual salary reviews and bonus opportunities
• Hourly employees are paid weekly on Friday

Location:
Clinton Site

Department:
Lab/QC

Reports To: Lab/QC Supervisor or Lab Manager

Job Purpose:

Responsible for manufactured product certification by assuring that they conform to customer and Techmer PM requirements as specified in the Product and Process (P&P) Specification. This includes product testing, online color adjustments, identifying and dispositioning nonconforming products. This position requires an individual who has knowledge of QC procedures and lab equipment as well as raw materials and finished products. In addition, the technician will play a key role in managing the calibration requirements of our measuring equipment and scales used in the lab and production areas

Key Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will ensure all products/materials meet quality requirements through quality control testing, sample compounding, and that all company resources are utilized efficiently. The candidate will also ensure that the measuring equipment used in this process is calibrated internally or externally by an approved vendor.

• To schedule and maintain the required calibration of lab and production equipment required to produce a quality product. This would include the scheduling of outside vendors and entering and maintaining the necessary documentation which is stated in our Quality Program.
• Operates lab equipment to include injection molding machine, blown film machine, pellet melter, roll mills, and fiber lines as applicable.
• Operates analytical test equipment for plastic applications including Melt Indexer, Color Spectrometer, Volatile/Moisture analyzer and others as required.
• Performs inspection per the Product and Process (P&P) Specification.
• Maintains product QC files to include making standards (if needed), entering data, closing out file and refiling, file retrieval for upcoming runs, verifying standard and taking the proper action if file is incomplete or standard is missing.

Core Competencies:

• Product Uniformity
  • Ensure product lot to lot consistency
• Quality in Everything We do

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Must pass a Hue Value/Chroma Munsell test and be able to differentiate color hues.
• Strong mathematical skills, including the ability to accurately calculate fractions, percentages, ratios, additions, subtractions, and other routine mathematical operations required for color formulation, batching, adjustments, and quality analysis. Ability to apply math concepts to analytical reports, production calculations, and quality control data.
• Basic knowledge or previous experience in the field of Metrology.
• The ideal candidate must be able to perform test to a written standard.
• The ability to perform the required duties without direct supervision.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Minimum 6 months of experience (preferred) working in the related field of plastics or lab environment.

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