Quality Technician

Basic Scope/Purpose

(The job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization.)

Conducts inspection of incoming materials, in-process and final inspections in accordance with established guidelines.

This is an on-site position located at our facility in Lancaster, PA.
Relocation assistance is not available.

The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday; 7:00am-3:30pm.

(The job’s essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Supports the manufacturing operations by performing tasks in accordance with established and documented work instructions (i.e., First Article, First Sleeve Inspections, gauge set-ups, control of nonconforming material, etc.).
• Provides training and guidance in quality principles to associates both within and outside of the department.
• Ensures the acceptability of incoming materials, in-process and outgoing products by performing the specified inspections and audits.
• Collects data for to support analytical methods including capability studies, statistical process control, sampling plans and other statistical tools.
• Correctly interprets drawings, specifications, established standards (visual and dimensional), and other customer requirements and applies these to the product conformance determination process.
• Collects data for gage R&R's and gage calibrations in accordance with established guidelines.
• Strive for continuous improvement of the Company’s processes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work place using the “6S” system.
• Embrace change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities as needed.
• Considers the safety of self and others while performing job responsibilities. Understands Supervisor must be notified of unsafe conditions.
• Strive to maintain a positive work environment
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Maintain and promote Precision Polymers Values and behaviors at all times.
• Develops and maintains process to train new Quality Assurance Technicians and new Operators consistently.
• As new products or product requirements arise and new testing is required, develops procedures for performing this product testing.
• Responsible for disposition of all nonconforming material (returns and internal rejects), determines root cause for issues and oversees/implements necessary corrective actions.
• Provides customers with quality data, PPAP reports, and other quality documentation related to their products, as requested.
• Supports management of calibration or Quality Management System.
• As applicable, cross trained to inspect multiple product groups.
• Demonstrates and is able to maintain effectiveness in all job duties assigned at the QA Tech II level.
• May make recommendation for improving processes.
• Assists with setting up new processes.
• Advanced troubleshooting quality concerns.
• Runs WR and/or WE run, with appropriate level of documentations under the guidance of Quality Manager.
• Demonstrates empowerment values in performance, accountability, entrepreneurial spirit, ownership, leadership, and decision making.

(example: junior or senior levels)

Quality Technician has 3 levels of progression. Expectations for each level are outlined above.

(The level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)

• High school diploma or general education degree(GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exposure to ISO Quality System Requirements a plus.