Woodland Plastics Corp. is hiring: 3rd Shift Quality Technician in Chicago

Quality Technician

Classification: Nonexempt

Reports to: Quality Manager

Job Description:

The quality technician position inspects materials and processes, analyzing for continuous quality improvement.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Selects products for test at specified stages in production process, and tests for variety of qualities such as acceptable appearance, dimensions and performance.

a. First and Last Piece Inspection

b. 4 Hour Inspection

c. Incoming/Outgoing Material Inspection

2. Identifies non-conforming product and initiates non-conforming reports/documentation according to procedures.

3. Rejects non-conforming parts and notifies Shift Supervisor and Quality Manager upon occurrence. Scrap or quarantine non-forming parts. Has the authority to stop production to correct quality issues.

4. Performs process audits including verification of machine parameters, materials, and operator performance according to written work instructions. Reacts appropriately to out of control conditions.

5. Perform process sign off in between stages of production.

6. Analyze and report shift scrap to Quality Manager.

7. Communicate effectively with others regarding quality related issues, verbally and via email

8. Assist Production as needed. Cover for breaks and lunches as needed.

9.. Maintain hold area and quality lab in a clean and organized manner.

10.. Suggest and implements changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase safety and efficiency of employees.

11. Assist Quality, Engineering and Production personnel with investigations of part defects or any quality related issues.

12. Assist with additional inspections as requested by Quality and Engineering personnel.

Competencies

1. Technical Capacity.

2. Communication proficiency.

3. Problem Solving/Analysis.

4. Thoroughness.

5. Teamwork Capacity.

6. Ethical Conduct.

Training Opportunities:

Attends a minimum of 2 educational seminars/training opportunities annually.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Some of the work will be performed in manufacturing facility where the noise level may be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must also be able to climb stairs and ladders and may be required to lift up to 55 lbs.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Expected Hours of Work

3rd Shift: 11:00 pm to 7:15 am Sunday -Friday

Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent required

2. Ability to communicate in English and Spanish (written/orally)

3. Ability to perform basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and unit conversions)

4. Comfortable using basic computer software (Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word)

5. Familiarity with basic inspection equipment (Caliper, Micrometer)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.