Quality Technician-Level 1

Brief Description

Apply for the Quality Technician-Level 1 role at Pipeline Plastics, LLC.

This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Quality or designee.

• Follow all safety requirements.
• Generate Quality Notifications in the PLP Intranet.
• Conduct product inspection and testing to ensure compliance with applicable standards. Work with production personnel to maintain a path of continual improvement in products and services supplied to our customers.
• Maintain good housekeeping in lab and lab areas.
• Conduct inspections and testing as prescribed in the PLP Quality Manual:
• Perform Density, Melt Index/HLMI, and Ash tests on all incoming products.
• Conduct in-process inspections for pipe extrusion at least 2x per shift.
• Verify accuracy of silo pack logs (NGD).
• Verify pipe dimensions on samples submitted for final inspection.
• Perform Quick Burst and Ring Tensile, within capabilities of lab equipment.
• Inspect finished product and mark appropriately for identification of acceptance status.

• Leadership, professionalism, organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with MSWord and MSExcel.
• Strong focus on safety, quality customer service and productivity.
• Ability to operate a forklift.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong math skills.

• 1-2 years’ experience.
• Previous customer service and/or warehouse experience.

• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to verbally communicate with other employees.
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods in temperature extremes.
• Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods.
• Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles.
• Ability to speak, read and write fluently in the English language.
• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions (especially heat).
• Must be able to work weekends.
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work.
• Must be punctual to work.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Quality Assurance
• Plastics Manufacturing