Quality Technician

Professional Plastics is a leading distributor of high-performance engineering plastic shapes. We provide the widest range of engineering plastics, composites & technical ceramics in the marketplace. Established in 1984, Professional Plastics has grown to 22 locations across the USA, Singapore & Taiwan. We are a family-owned and operated business that values hard work, integrity and ethics.

Professional Plastics is currently offering great career opportunities. We are interested in hiring motivated professionals who share our core values and desire to be part of a dynamic team. Professional Plastics is an equal opportunity employer and offers competitive pay and benefits.

Position Summary: The Quality Technician ensures that parts produced meet all customer quality expectations, ensures that documented practices meet customer requirements and the true interpretation of Quality Management System standards. Duties performed support these goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following, as well as other duties that may be assigned.

• Establish an understanding of customer product requirements.
• Perform testing and inspection on incoming materials from vendors and outgoing product shipping to customers.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings with an understanding of GD&T.
• Interpret specifications and other technical industry and customer documentation.
• Maintain calibration records for measuring devices and equipment.
• Perform process capability studies, including obtaining and analyzing data using statistical methods.
• Take quick action when a nonconformance is detected.
• Utilize ERP system to perform effective containment activities.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop permanent corrective actions.
• Access customer portals for documentation and data submittals.
• Support Quality Control incoming, in-process, and final inspection needs.
• Ensure all internal and customer requirements are met prior to product release.
• Support certification and customer audits.
• Perform Internal Audits.
• Establish collaborative working relationships with customers, vendors, and all internal departments.
• Multitask - manage several projects at once.
• Present data and other information in an organized and appropriate manner

Minimum Qualifications: To perform the job successfully, the individual must have the following minimum qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Ability to read and interpret drawing/blueprints/schematics
• Experience conducting and/or preparing for audits
• Understanding of the AS9100 or ISO9001 standard
• Developing and maintaining effective customer relationships
• Proficiency in standard office and database programs/equipment

Education and Experience: Required and preferred educational and experiential qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering/Manufacturing Technology or other relevant technical field
• 3 years QA or QC experience in a manufacturing environment
• Metrology experience
• Experience interacting with customers

Benefits:

• DailyPay Earned Wage Access
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Basic Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Morgan Stanley Financial Advice
• Short Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• MetLife Legal Plan
• Norton LifeLock
• United Pet Care Discount Program
• LifeMart Employee Discounts

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 position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to type, use telephonic devices, and view data on computer screens. The employee is occasionally required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to office equipment and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however certain areas of the work environment may have elevated noise levels and require hearing protection.

Job Type: Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran