QC Lab Technician - 1st shift (Mon.-Fri)

Responsible for manufactured product certification by assuring that they conform to customer and Techmer PM requirements as specified in the Product and Process (P&P) Specification. This includes product testing, online color adjustments, identifying and dispositioning nonconforming products. This position requires an individual who has thorough knowledge of all QC procedures and lab equipment as well as raw materials and finished products.

The ideal candidate will ensure all products/materials meet quality requirements through quality control testing, sample compounding, and that all company resources are utilized efficiently.

- Operates process equipment to include injection molding machine, blown film machine, pellet melter, roll mills, and fiber lines as applicable.

- Operates analytical test equipment for plastic applications including Melt Indexer, Volatile/Moisture analyzer and others as required.

- Performs inspection per the Product and Process (P&P) Specification.

- Adjusts color either on-line or off-line. Consults with manufacturing supervisor and technical services in making run vs. pull (termination) decisions with problematic orders (products).

- Utilizes statistical tools e.g. SQC/SPC when applicable.

- Identifies out of control data points and takes proper action when applicable.

- Completes Certificate of Analysis (COA) with appropriate information as required.

- Investigates nonconforming raw materials and manufactured products and takes the proper action.

- Maintains product QC files to include making standards (if needed), entering data, closing out file and refiling, file retrieval for upcoming runs, verifying standard and taking the proper action if file is incomplete or standard is missing.

- Product Uniformity

- Ensure product lot to lot consistency

- Quality in Everything We do

- Prior experience in using a color spectrophotometer - Xrite, DataColor, or other equivalent.

- Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

- Must have passed a Hue Value/Chroma Munsell test and be able to differentiate color hues.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. Proficiency in Spanish a plus.

- Knowledge of basic mathematics to be able to understand & execute analytical reports.

- High School Diploma

- Minimum 2 years of compounding or lab experience