Quality Technician I

Quality Technician I / Floater

Basic Scope/Purpose:  (The job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization.)

 Conducts inspection of incoming materials, in-process and final inspections in accordance with established guidelines.

This is an on-site position located at our facility in Manheim, PA. Relocation assistance is not available. 

 Principal Accountabilities:  (The job’s essential or most important functions and responsibilities.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.) 

• Supports the manufacturing operations by performing tasks in accordance with established and documented work instructions (i.e., First Article, Material Inspection & testing, gauge set-ups, control of nonconforming material, etc.).
• Provides training and guidance in quality principles to associates both within and outside of the department.
• Ensures the acceptability of incoming materials, in-process and outgoing products by performing the specified inspections and audits.
• Collects data for to support analytical methods including capability studies, statistical process control, sampling plans and other statistical tools.
• Correctly interprets drawings, specifications, established standards (visual and dimensional), and other customer requirements and applies these to the product conformance determination process.
• Collects data for gage R&R's and gage calibrations in accordance with established guidelines.
• Author, verify, and issue Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) for outgoing shipments, ensuring all testing data meets customer specifications and regulatory compliance after product release.
• Strive for continuous improvement of the Company’s processes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work place using the “6S” system.
• Embrace change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction. • Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities as needed.
• Considers the safety of self and others while performing job responsibilities. Understands Supervisor must be notified of unsafe conditions.
• Strive to maintain a positive work environment
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Maintain and promote Precision Polymers Values and behaviors at all times.

Career Progression Opportunities: (example: junior or senior levels)

·        Quality Technician has 3 levels of progression. Expectations for each level are outlined above.

 Education and/or Relative Experience:  (The level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)

·        High school diploma or general education degree(GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

·        Exposure to ISO Quality System Requirements a plus.

 Certificates, Licenses, Registrations  (The licenses, certificates or registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job.)

·        None Required

 Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities:  (The level of safety accountability needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)

·        Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions

·        Attend required EHS training

·        Wear the required PPE at all times

·        Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations

·        Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present

·        Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.

·        Reinforce safety margins through active participation in incident investigations, corrective actions managed shift changes, toolbox talks, pre-tasking, STOP WORK, and task scanning.