Quality Technician

Overview

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 product conforms to all customer expectations through documented inspection and testing procedures utilizing precision measuring/testing equipment and accurately interpreting specifications and blueprint GD&T requirements. This position requires the ability to develop procedures and write clear work instructions and inspection plans. This may also include preparation of PPAP documentation and other PPAP support activities such as dimensional layouts, gage verification, data analysis, material certification review, and maintaining traceability.

In collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and quality leadership, the Quality Technician participates in process improvement activities to optimize efficiencies and improve product quality.

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 ISO
  9001 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

• Daily Pay 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
• Met Life Legal Plan
• Norton Life Lock
• United Pet Care Discount Program
• Life Mart 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…