1st Shift Quality Assurance Technician

As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the consistent production of high-quality processing and protective films, technical tapes, and specialty papers that meet customer expectations and industry standards. This role requires strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

• Inspection & Testing: Perform inspections and quality tests on raw materials, components, and finished products to verify compliance with established specifications and quality standards. Accurately interpret production specifications and work orders.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain detailed and accurate records of inspections, tests, audits, and quality findings. Prepare reports and communicate results, including recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
• Defect Analysis & Corrective Action: Identify product defects, non-conformities, and process deviations. Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Process Improvement: Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Recommend and assist in implementing process enhancements and quality improvements.
• Compliance & Quality Standards: Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations, company procedures, and quality management systems, including ISO 9001 standards. Promote and maintain a safe, professional, and compliant work environment.
• Equipment Calibration & Maintenance: Calibrate, maintain, and properly store testing equipment and quality tools to ensure reliable and accurate measurements.
• Training &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Provide guidance and support to production staff regarding quality procedures, standards, and best practices. Communicate effectively across departments and shifts to ensure seamless operations and information sharing.
• Audits: Participate in internal and external audits to assess compliance with quality standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Perform additional duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 2 years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with coating paper and film products preferred.
• Strong ability to read, understand, and follow production specifications and work instructions.
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate data recording skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in a collaborative team environment.
• Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, especially during shift transitions and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work flexible schedules, including 8–12 hour shifts and occasional weekends.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including prolonged standing, walking, repetitive motions, and coordinated hand/eye/foot movements.
• Commitment to workplace safety, productivity, cleanliness, and compliance.