Quality Technician_QA

At Ecore, we transform reclaimed rubber into innovative performance surfaces that protect people and the planet. Our products power everything from playgrounds and gyms to hospitals, courts, and even rockets—helping people in motion be their strongest, healthiest selves. As a high‑growth, sustainability‑driven company, we’re leading the way in circular innovation by keeping rubber out of landfills and turning waste into wellness, safety, and performance.

1430 N. Main Street, Delphos, OH 45833

The Quality Technician performs roving audits, inspections and measurements of manufacturing processes and products to assure conformance to established standards and criteria on the movement and shipment of first‑quality goods to both internal external customers. The Technician accurately records and documents results, reporting defects and non‑compliance to appropriate personnel. They must be able to work independently and unsupervised, with the ability to perform required tasks while remaining flexible and adaptable to changing workload and conditions.

• Communicate and train employees on Quality Assurance subject matter including Standard Work and QA measurement and monitoring of product/process throughout the course of their shift and inspections.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives relating to product quality and safety.
• Understand and support the Quality Management System.
• Ensure operations personnel follow proper procedures for ongoing product quality inspection and output.
• Ensure specified incoming materials comply with required specifications.
• Attend and represent quality at various production shift meetings for quality focus and training as needed.
• Assist with the gauge calibration program – both performance of specified internal verifications and assistance with external calibration and repair notifications to Quality Manager and team.
• Schedule, follow up on action items, develop audits as required to improve quality areas in the plant.
• Serve on the Standard Work Audit team as an auditor.
• Perform any special training and communication with operations as directed by the Quality Leadership.
• Assist with customer complaint investigation.
• Perform special inspections and audits as required.
• Perform RMA inspection, disposition and process functions as needed.
• Assist and participate in problem solving, root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Control documents needed for the plant and provide guidance in updating, creation, or development of new as required from the department leaders.
• Travel periodically (≤ 5%).

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3‑5 years of Quality Inspection experience at similar level in a manufacturing environment.
• Quality training/certifications preferred.
• Experience in an ISO 9001 environment is preferred.
• Ability to interact and communicate professionally and effectively across operations and sales departments with a positive, teamwork attitude and with a level of authority related to product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy is required.
• Solid analytical skills and solution‑driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data to make good decisions and recommendations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications – particularly Word & Excel to above‑average/intermediate level.
• Ability to read and interpret basic dimensional drawings; proficient in use of measuring gauges including but not exclusive to calipers, micrometers, tape measures & rulers, go/no‑go gauges.
• Must be able to pass a color variance screening and have excellent visual acuity.
• Must be safety‑conscious and carry out work responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed on a variety of shifts, overtime as needed.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, as travel to other facilities may be necessary to assist with quality duties.

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