Quality Technician

Quality Technician

The Quality Technician performs in-process inspection and testing of production batches on the manufacturing floor and in the technical laboratory. This role ensures that materials and finished goods meet established quality standards, maintains accurate batch documentation, supports production with lab-related activities, and completes additional technical tasks as needed.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.
• Print batch tickets and drum tags for production and ensure all batch tickets are fully and accurately completed.
• Enter batch information into Word and Excel files and maintain accurate electronic records.
• Scan batch tickets and organize them in an electronic database for traceability.
• Issue corrections for materials that do not meet viscosity specifications and document corrective actions.
• Perform all required testing for production batches as specified on the batch ticket.
• Write hold tickets for nonconforming batches and materials and communicate status to relevant team members.
• Conduct 3-day and 30-day retain viscosity checks to verify product stability over time.
• Perform final inspection of finished goods as needed to confirm compliance with quality standards.
• Report status updates and handoffs to the next shift's Lab Technician to ensure smooth shift transitions.
• Operate a forklift at times to move materials and products, following completion of forklift training and certification.
• Inspect incoming raw materials when required to confirm they meet quality and specification requirements.
• Perform dock audits on the production floor to verify proper handling, documentation, and quality controls.
• Split duties between the lab and production, spending approximately 60% of time in the lab and 40% on the production floor.
• Support batch mixing, batching, compounding, blending, and chemical handling activities in alignment with quality procedures.
• Assist with inventory and material handling tasks related to lab samples and production materials.
• Communicate effectively with production and lab team members to resolve quality issues and support continuous improvement.
• Follow established safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment at all times.

• Quality experience with 2+ years preferred and at least 1+ year in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with computers, including Word, Excel, and email for data entry, documentation, and communication.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to identify root causes and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills for managing documentation and coordinating with multiple shifts.
• Ability to perform mixing, batching, compounding, and blending activities in a production or chemical environment.
• Experience with machine operation and production processes in a manufacturing setting.
• Basic inventory and material handling skills, including safe movement and tracking of materials.
• Ability and willingness to operate a forklift after training and certification.
• Ability to work on the production floor and in a chemical plant environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, pivot, crouch, and climb ladders and stairs for 8–10 hour shifts.
• Ability to move on and off a forklift throughout the shift and perform cleaning of equipment, products, and floors.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English to follow procedures and complete documentation accurately.

• Quality control or quality assurance experience is preferred but not required.
• Mobile equipment experience, such as operating forklifts or similar equipment, is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in SPC (Statistical Process Control) and SAP is preferred but not required.
• Good knowledge of chemistry and math to support testing and analysis of materials.
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, Chemistry, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Comfort working with chemicals and automotive materials in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing shift structures, including 4-day/10-hour or 5-day/8-hour schedules.
• Willingness to work mandatory or voluntary weekend overtime when business needs require.

Employees benefit from a comprehensive training program, including forklift certification, that supports skill development and long-term career growth. The role offers production bonuses of up to 30%, shift differentials, and opportunities for overtime, providing the chance to increase overall earnings. Team members work in an environment that values reliability, collaboration, and professional development, with clear pathways for advancement tied to performance and experience.

This role is based in a chemical plant that primarily produces automotive materials, with a climate-controlled work…