Quality Control Technician – Mayfield, PA

Description

Westlake Plastics is a world-leading manufacturer in extrusion and compression molding technologies of high-performance thermoplastics. Close collaboration with our customers and new product development have been the hallmarks as we celebrate 75 years of success.

Westlake Plastics offer a competitive hourly pay rate. Our employees receive benefits (medical, dental, vision), PTO, paid vacation, as well as your birthday and employer matched 401K.

• Operate in compliance with all safety requirements of the facility.
• Perform routine inspection and analysis on incoming raw materials, in process samples and finished products according to approved procedures.
• Record QC inspection results and write QC reports.
• Maintain data integrity and quality records as to the status of inspected parts.
• Prepare and submit test samples as needed. Document and retain test results as required.
• Ensure compliance with company procedures and specifications.
• Assist in qualification, maintenance, and calibration of inspection equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Support Quality functions dealing with system performance such as:
• Preventive and Corrective Actions, Non-Conforming Materials, and Discrepant Materials Reports.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Help prepare Quality Standard Operating Procedures
• Participate in training activities.

• Good eyesight and good eye/hand coordination.
• Ability to respect all safety requirements to ensure yours and your colleagues’ safety.
• Able to operate department specific equipment necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.
• Able to read, interpret, and follow SOPs, labels, instructions, specifications, and reference materials.
• Ability to skillfully use a caliper, micrometer, tape rule and other instruments.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Ability to problem solve by looking beyond obvious solution to a problem and endeavor to find the best solution.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Effective communication skills – written and oral.
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Background in an industrial environment
• Experience in Chemical or Plastics Quality Assurance Laboratory Inspection or Testing PREFERRED

• With ERP system and other internally developed software.
• With Microsoft pack:
  Word, Excel (spreadsheet).