Quality Technician

Job Summary

Tasks include testing of finished product during and after production and warehouse inspection. Knowledge of manufacturing/processing specifications, product testing equipment, and calibration of equipment. Other skills include the ability to read close tolerance gauges, meters and tape measures.

• Facer sampling
• Perform the following types of testing:
  Foam core density, Compressve Strength, Dimensional stability, Cold box, Facer peel (adhesion).
• Attribute testing for aesthetics
• Inputting data into the quality assurance database/SAP and SAPI system
• Factor test
• Warehouse Unit Inspection
• Understanding how to write up and use of T3P’s
• Housekeeping of Plant inside and out
• Assist in training of new team members
• Understanding and Monitoring of Mahlo system
• Fill in other areas of the plant as required

• Knowledge of manufacturing/processing specifications and quality standards for products.
• Knowledge of the operation of product test equipment.
• Knowledge of safety aspects of all equipment as well as the plant’s general safety policies.
• Understanding the impact of sending incorrect/defective product.
• Must be certified as a forklift operator.

• Teamwork:
  Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.
• Managing Change:
  Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.
• Customer Focus:
  Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer’s needs top of mind.
• Continuous Learning:
  Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.
• Drive for Results:
  Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience with driving a forklift
• Previous experience with Quality Testing preferred

• Measurement equipment as outlined in the Carlisle quality assurance manual
• Various tools (calipers, tape measures and scales, thermal conductivity machine, various thickness measurement device and freezer temperature probe) and required PPE as needed
• Office equipment (computer, phone, kiosk)
• Computer systems (SAPI, SAP, MS programs)

• Activities occur inside an insulation manufacturing facility. Job includes but are not limited to exposure to the following.
• Temperatures exposed to both ambient and outside temperatures.
• Nuisance dust, use of chemicals, working with mechanical parts, pinch points
• Noise of industrial machinery
• Typically 40 hour per week with overtime as required
• 3 shifts Monday-Friday with weekends as required
• Fast paced 24/7 operation

• Overnight travel up to 10% (includes travel to other facilities and to trainings)

• Never 0-30% of the time (lifting or carrying 1-10 lbs)
• Occasionally 31-60% of the time (lifting or carrying 11-20 lbs)
• Frequently 61-100% of the time (lifting or carrying 21-40 lbs)
• Continuously 0-30% of the time (lifting or carrying 41-50 lbs)
• Occasionally 31-60% of the time (lifting or carrying 51 or more lbs)
• Frequently 61-100% of the time (pushing or pulling 1-40 lbs)
• Continuously 0-30% of the time (pushing or pulling 41-50 lbs)
• Occasionally 31-60% of the time (pushing or pulling 51 or more lbs)
• Bending or stooping - X
• Reaching above shoulder level - X
• Driving automatic equipment - X
• Operate machinery or power tools - X
• Climbing - X
• Walking - X
• Standing - X
• Sitting - X
• Working in extreme temperatures - X
• Repetitive motion; wrists, hands and/or fingers - X
• Vision – clarification needed - X
• Hearing – clarification needed - X
• Dexterity – clarification needed - X
• Hand eye coordination - X

• Safety glasses, composite toe shoes, dust mask occasionally, safety gloves, hearing protection