Quality Technician - Night

BASIC FUNCTION Under general supervision, employees will monitor daily production quality, perform material and special product testing, document inspection and testing results, and control test result files and inventory of retention samples for knowledge preservation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure finished product continuously meets or exceeds product specifications. Evaluate retained samples and audit production before release to warehouse Identify and quarantine nonconforming product. Inspect/test and review product on hold and ensure proper disposition of product. Coordinate rework of nonconforming product. Perform incoming inspection on subcontracted product and returned goods. Audit quality of product in stock as needed. Collect and analyze samples of raw materials and finished products per documented procedures and work instructions. Record and maintain test results. Review schedule and ensure all proper quality forms and control samples are available to the Operators and Packers. In case of jobs which do not run frequently, leave a sample of the part for identification. Provide assistance and support to Operators and Packers as needed. Ensure adequate support during start-ups and while running critical jobs. Train packers in relation to finish product quality. Maintain inspection records. Report discrepancies and unusual trends to Quality Supervisor/Manager. Maintain part weight and sheet thickness database. Look for unusual trends and report to Quality Supervisor/Manager. Ensure collection of retention samples during production runs, and storage for knowledge preservation. Evaluate control charts against run rules and identify out of control conditions. Use SPC software. Conduct process audits and report non-compliances Other job responsibilities as assigned by Quality Supervisor/Manager Other Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable. Maintain tidy and organized quality lab. Material Testing Perform material qualification tests for virgin material and purchased regrind. Perform incoming inspection and testing on material received from various suppliers. Identify status of material. Appropriately tag approved material. Record and maintain test results. Identify and quarantine nonconforming material. Downgrade and tag appropriately, if applicable. Generate nonconformance report and coordinate with purchasing on return of nonconforming material. Maintain records of quantity of purchased regrind received from various vendors. Monitor bulk density and melt flow index of internal regrind. Coordinate with manufacturing to monitor blends and traceability information on various machines. Maintain records for all material vendors and assist in their evaluation and qualification. Maintain inventory of raw material samples.