Quality Technician - Machined Core; 1st Shift

Job Details:

Job Location:

450A - ZEELAND, MI, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range:
Undisclosed,

Job Shift: 1st shift, The Quality Technician is an individual contributor responsible for supporting product and process quality during product launch, on-going manufacturing operations, and at supplier sites as required. Actively evaluates production activities directly at the shop floor by observing and sampling products, and by conducting audits and product and process inspections. Works directly with business unit leadership, manufacturing supervision and operators to ensure product conformance, apply basic problem solving and quality improvement tools, and improve processes to reduce loss and waste;

continuously assures that procedures, processes, and products are in compliance with Plascore standards, customer requirements, ANSI, ISO
9000 (including developing and revising documentation) and similar international standards; also responsible for document control and retention.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

• Perform all duties and responsibilities of a Quality Assurance Tester as required.
• Perform quality assurance testing of production run samples and pre-production validation samples.
• Perform special testing for all Business Units as required, including aerospace qualification and first article testing.
• Perform training of new laboratory and inspection personnel and cross train as necessary; maintain records as required.
• Maintain and revise as necessary Quality Assurance testing documentation (QC Travelers, Inspection Sheets, Tracking Spreadsheets, etc.).
• Facilitate the timely completion of Quality Documents.
• Maintain and revise, as required, all test methods including those used for Instron mechanical testing.
• Maintain and file records and retain material per Retention Matrix. Ensure records are complete and accurate.
• As required, issue internal CAR based on observed trends, support Interim Action, Root Cause and Corrective Action, followed by Preventative action and implementation where applicable.
• Support customer service for customer complaints using CAR processes.
• Maintain quality and performance indicator reports including work order accuracy, scrap, non conforming material and customer complaints as required.
• Support Customer satisfaction including Cost, Quality, and Delivery.
• Participate in improving product, processes, equipment, and methods. Solicit product and process improvement ideas and report to supervision and management.
• Handle internal and external questions in a prompt and professional manner.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
• Continually look to improve job efficiency and performance.
• Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned.

• One to two years progressively more responsible experience.
• Associates degree or high school diploma/GED combined with 2+ equivalent years of quality experience.

• Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).
• Must successfully pass a job‑related vision screening, including a color perception assessment and a visual acuity test (with or without vision correction), prior to hire or placement in this role.

Plascore is an established global manufacturer of honeycomb core, composite structures, and clean rooms. Plascore's lightweight, industrial strength, honeycomb technology is utilized for a multitude of applications within the aerospace, automotive and marine industries. Plascore is an employee driven organization, fueled by professional teams with dedicated years of service to manufacturing.

• $1,200 Employee Referral Bonus, paid in monthly increments.
• Quarterly Bonus based on business unit metrics.

• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, and Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts.
• Free high-deductible health planfor employee only coverage.
• New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
• Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program, including legal&professional counseling services.

• Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6weeks (years of service determines paid portion).
• 8-week paid sabbatical for every 10years of service.
• Paid holidays.
• Parental Leave.

• 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.

• Tuition Reimbursement for job‑related and certificate programs.
• Dependent…