QC Technician

Maisonmoderne; Telford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A QC Technician role at Ampacet Corporation in Telford, United Kingdom, within the Quality Control department on a permanent contract. You will perform laboratory testing and quality control activities to ensure products meet customer specifications and internal standards, while supporting safe operations and continuous improvement.

The position requires a degree in Quality Control or equivalent, prior QC experience, and strong organizational, IT and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quality Control, or equivalent relevant qualification/background.
• Previous experience in a Quality Control function.
• Knowledge and working practice in the plastics/masterbatch industry.
• Strong organisation, multitasking, prioritisation and attention to detail.
• Good IT and communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure, with supervision.
• Collaborative, ethical, adaptable, safety-focused and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Follow QC procedures and perform required product testing to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in a clean, safe and fully operational condition.
• Issue reports of equipment faults and quality issues promptly through the appropriate processes.
• Support product quality, customer satisfaction and site performance through accurate testing and reporting.
• Collaborate with Production, Warehouse, QSE, Sales and other site functions.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities within the Quality Control function.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication

Work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Quality Control degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: QC Technician Location: Telford - United Kingdom

Department: Quality Control Employment Type: Permanent contract

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1937, the Ampacet Corporation is a global leader in delivering innovative and high performance masterbatch solutions that enhance plastic products across industries such as packaging, healthcare, transportation, durable goods, electrical and electronics. Ampacet also manufactures a proprietary line of innovative machinery and feeders for the plastics industry to improve efficiencies in plastics manufacturing.

Headquartered in Tarrytown, New York, Ampacet operates 21 manufacturing sites, including four technical and color development centers, across 17 countries in the Americas, Asia, and Europe.With over 2,000 employees, Ampacet’s global teams provide technical expertise, analytical support, precise color matching, and on-site collaboration to drive innovation

At Ampacet, we are committed to hiring, developing and empowering those who live our values: Safety & Sustainability, Diversity, Accountability and Innovation. These values are the foundation of our culture and reflect the attributes we expect of every employee.

Consistent with our value of Diversity, we do not discriminate against an applicant on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin or citizenship, disability, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under the applicable local laws or regulations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

As QC Technician you will report to the Site Manager. In this capacity, you will perform laboratory testing and quality control activities to ensure products consistently meet customer specifications and internal quality standards. You will support safe laboratory operations, maintain compliance with Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental requirements, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site. Your most critical deliverables for this role are:

• Follow QC procedures and perform required product testing to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Maintain laboratory equipment in a clean, safe and fully operational condition.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures, including LOTO requirements and the proper use of machine safeguards.
• Report equipment faults and quality issues promptly through the appropriate processes.
• Participate to the troubleshooting in case of quality deviation
• Support product quality, customer satisfaction and site performance through accurate testing and reporting.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) records and laboratory documentation in applicable systems.
• Collaborate effectively with Production, Warehouse, QSE, Sales and other site functions.
• Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities within the Quality Control function.

WHO YOU ARE

Your colleagues describe you as someone who takes accountability for their actions, is respectful of others, and remains resilient in the face of change. In addition, you also have:

• Degree in Quality Control, or equivalent relevant qualification/background.
• Previous experience in a Quality Control function.
• Knowledge and working practice in the plastics/ masterbatch industry.
• Strong organization, multitasking, prioritization and attention to detail.
• Good IT and communication skills.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and under pressure, with supervision.
• Collaborative, ethical, adaptable, safety-focused and solution-oriented mindset.

You must be within commutable distance of Telford and must not require any form of visa sponsorship.