Quality Technician B

General Purpose of the Position

The primary duties of the Quality Technician B position are to verify product compliance with quality standard by monitoring production and maintaining test equipment under the general direction of the Quality Supervisor.

• Follow proper OSHA standards and is trained in lock out/tag out, confined spaces, hazard communications, hazardous waste, and fire training.
• Follow all plant safety rules.
• Understands and follows ISO procedures and GMP personnel practices and guidelines.
• Obtain and test samples of materials according to standard procedures to ensure compliance with established internal and external specifications.
• Report any quality, processing problems, and out-of-spec conditions to the Quality Supervisor and/or appropriate manufacturing department personnel.
• Approve and release products or issue hold tags for any material that does not meet product specifications.
• Maintain a hold log of any material that does not meet product specification.
• Review and recommend changes to work instructions and forms.
• Train new technicians in lab techniques/procedures as needed.
• Maintain the lab supplies inventory and order lab supplies when necessary.
• Maintain accurate operation of equipment, including calibrating lab equipment by procedures.
• Generate required reports and records from product testing.
• Perform ISO audits to obtain objective evidence that the elements and requirements of the quality management system are effectively implemented.
• Use Ink Rub Tester to test ink resistance on surface-to-surface rubbing.
• Use Gloss Meters to measure the reflective surface of products.
• Use COF (Coefficient of Friction) testers to determine the static coefficients of friction of paper, film, and other materials.
• Use Color Standards and a Light Booth to verify color.
• Use Color Key Layovers (3M) to match individual color key layovers to the cylinders to verify type and graphics.
• Review the daily press schedule and assemble the job jacket (Product Development Form, Ink Sheet, 3M, Color Standard, etc.) for each job.
• Create and maintain Color Standard Books per product/job.
• Maintain all product samples by the required retention time specified by the customer.
• Collect samples for the Customer, Customer Service Reps, and Shipping Samples.
• Perform periodic checks to verify the Vigitek is functioning on each Press.
• Analyze, compile data, and develop Certificates of Analysis for required shipments.
• Perform all essential duties and responsibilities instructed by management.
• All other tasks and duties assigned by management.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow work instructions.
• Ability to interface with customers.
• Thorough understanding of general safety requirements.
• Visual acuity is required to distinguish color shades, verify color, verify registration.
• Attention to details and ability to work under the pressure of deadlines.
• Effective oral communication skills needed to work with others.
• Reading and writing comprehension as well as basic mathematics.
• Ability to spot minor product flaws.
• Color perception, thoroughness, and attention to detail are essential.
• It is necessary to follow established documentation procedures.
• Problem solving skills, decision making, and organizational skills.

• Basic computer skills to operate a computer to obtain customer job specifications/ISO procedures for processing and converting of material labels.
• Demonstrate Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel software.

• Work requires exerting up to 10 lbs. of force frequently.
• Apply up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally.
• Move and lift objects up to 75 lbs. with constant force vertically and/or horizontally.
• Ability to stand with often movement to reach, stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, and twist.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the factory.
• Visual acuity to inspect products.
• Mandatory use of PPE.
• Work is performed in a manufacturing facility and office environment. These include areas near operating equipment and chemical usage; in accordance with our safety program, all employees receive informative training on chemicals and equipment used within the plant.
• Work performed primarily in a lab environment. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about facilities near operating equipment and chemical usage.
• The atmosphere may contain fumes, odors, dust, etc. Noise levels fluctuate according to proximity of operating equipment.
• Medium work requires exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or 10 lbs. of force constantly to move/lift objects vertically and/or horizontally.

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Two years of demonstrated work experience required.
• Associate’s degree in a Quality, Engineering, or other related field is preferred.