Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

Garland, Texas

Type:
Temporary

Manufacturing/Production

Salary: $18 Per Hour

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow all JSA's and safety procedures and policies
• Conduct in-process and finished product inspections on blown film extrusion lines
• Perform physical testing including:
• Gauge (micron) measurement
• Dart impact
• Tensile strength / elongation
• COF (Coefficient of Friction)
• Seal strength testing
• Verify product meets customer specifications, internal standards, and regulatory requirements
• Approve or reject materials based on quality criteria
• Other duties as assigned

Production Support

• Work closely with extrusion operators to identify and correct quality defects (e.g., gels, gauge variation, contamination, blocking)
• Provide real-time feedback to production teams to maintain quality standards
• Assist in start-ups, changeovers, and trials to ensure quality compliance

Documentation & Reporting

• Accurately record test results, inspections, and non-conformances
• Maintain quality logs, COAs (Certificates of Analysis), and production records
• Generate reports on scrap, defects, and recurring quality issues
• Ensure compliance with ISO, SQF, or company quality systems (if applicable)

Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions

• Identify and document non-conforming materials and processes
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action processes
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and waste

Lab & Equipment Maintenance

• Calibrate and maintain testing equipment and lab instruments
• Ensure proper handling and storage of samples and test materials
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Candidate Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screen.
• Ability to work a 12-hour day or night shift
• Work overtime as needed
• Satisfactorily complete training courses as determined by management.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation
• Must have basic math skills (add, subtract, multiply, and divide)
• Must be able to read a ruler
• 1-3 years of quality or manufacturing experience (preferred)
• Experience in blown film extrusion (preferred)
• Technical knowledge of film properties, extrusion processes, and quality standards (preferred)
• Experience with lab testing equipment and measurement tools (preferred)
• Experience with reading and interpreting specifications, work instructions, and technical data (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy