Quality Technician; Night Shift

Job Category:
Production Technical. Employee Type:
Non-Exempt FT Hourly.

Under general supervision, employees will monitor daily production quality, perform material and special product testing, document inspection and testing results, and control test result files and inventory of retention samples for knowledge preservation.

• Ensure finished product continuously meets or exceeds product specifications. Evaluate retained samples and audit production before release to warehouse.
• Identify and quarantine nonconforming product. Inspect/test and review product on hold and ensure proper disposition of product. Coordinate rework of nonconforming product.
• Perform incoming inspection on subcontracted product and returned goods. Audit quality of product in stock as needed.
• Collect and analyze samples of raw materials and finished products per documented procedures and work instructions. Record and maintain test results.
• Review schedule and ensure all proper quality forms and control samples are available to the Operators and Packers. In case of jobs which do not run frequently, leave a sample of the part for identification.
• Provide assistance and support to Operators and Packers as needed. Ensure adequate support during start-ups and while running critical jobs. Train packers in relation to finish product quality.
• Maintain inspection records. Report discrepancies and unusual trends to Quality Supervisor/Manager.
• Maintain part weight and sheet thickness database. Look for unusual trends and report to Quality Supervisor/Manager.
• Ensure collection of retention samples during production runs, and storage for knowledge preservation.
• Evaluate control charts against run rules and identify out of control conditions. Use SPC software.
• Conduct process audits and report non‑compliances.
• Other job responsibilities as assigned by Quality Supervisor/Manager.

• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.
• Maintain tidy and organized quality lab.

• Perform material qualification tests for virgin material and purchased regrind.
• Perform incoming inspection and testing on material received from various suppliers. Identify status of material. Appropriately tag approved material.
• Record and maintain test results.
• Identify and quarantine nonconforming material. Downgrade and tag appropriately, if applicable.
• Generate nonconformance report and coordinate with purchasing on return of nonconforming material.
• Maintain records of quantity of purchased regrind received from various vendors.
• Monitor bulk density and melt flow index of internal regrind. Coordinate with manufacturing to monitor blends and traceability information on various machines.
• Maintain records for all material vendors and assist in their evaluation and qualification.
• Maintain inventory of raw material samples.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have functional knowledge of standard lab testing equipment.
• Must be detailed and multitask oriented.
• Must have clear and concise communication skills.
• General knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office software.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma.

Experience

• Minimum Two years experience in quality control (preferably extrusion and/or thermoforming).

Our manufacturing plant is not environmentally controlled. Changes in humidity and temperature occur throughout the year. Although machine noise is a constant, conditions are maintained within standards that meet OSHA mandated requirements, and which our Safety Committee monitors.

Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment‑based immigration case to fill this open position.