Quality - Quality Technician

Posted Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Elkhart Plastics, a Myers Industries company (NYSE: MYE), is one of the largest custom rotational molding companies in the United States. With more than 500 employees and 33 years in business, we have the experience and knowledge to make any unique part using the rotomolding process. Elkhart Plastics headquarters are in South Bend, IN, and we have additional facilities in Middlebury, IN;
Littleton, CO;
Ridgefield, WA; and Atlantic, IA. We create custom plastics in virtually every application imaginable and an almost endless variety of shapes and thicknesses. From storage tanks to boat seating and agricultural applications to intermediate bulk containers and plastic pallets, Elkhart Plastics is trusted by companies throughout the country to provide a rotationally molded solution, custom designed to meet their needs.

The overall responsibility of Quality Technician I is to perform tasks related to maintaining and continually improving the Quality Management System processes.

• Possess a good understanding of the Management System including the processes related to both the quality and environmental standard requirement.
• Inspects materials and products daily to ensure quality criteria are met.
• Audit processes daily to ensure effectiveness.
• Respond to quality issues discovered and/or brought to QA’s attention.
• Perform corrective/preventive actions.
• Review scrap and troubleshoot nonconforming conditions.
• Assisting in meeting production demands, as required.
• Perform First Article inspections.
• Perform duties related to PPAP, including but not limited to CPK, MSA.
• Perform impact testing, as required.
• Assist with collecting, managing, and reporting information related to warranty claims and RMAs.
• Perform First Off and In-Process floor inspections, as required.
• Assist with other quality related activities as required.
• Understand and set inspection plans with acceptable quality levels.
• Understand and work with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Perform basic inspections and calibration of equipment as required.
• Complete assigned projects.

• Ability to read and write proficiently.
• Able to perform measurements and analysis of product.
• Use measuring tools such as calipers and scales.
• Must be capable of reading drawings/prints.
• Good organizational skills.
• CMM skills a plus.
• Ability to learn and use programs such as Syspro, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

• Quality experience working in Manufacturing a plus.
• 1-2 years previous quality inspection experience
• Good understanding of the Management System including the processes related to both the quality and environmental standard requirements.

Able to work in hot humid environment for extended periods of time.

This job is in a typical manufacturing environment, to include:

• Ovens, torches, and rotating tools
• Forklifts and other moving machinery
• Loud work environment

• Must be able to remain stationary with intermediate walking throughout the shift. Frequently lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds alone and parts more than 50 pounds with assistance and must be able to transport these up to 20 feet.
• Must be able to operate the hand tools and write legible. Must be able to position self to maneuver around parts, material, and molds.

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.