Calibration and Quality Technician

Aurora Specialty Textiles Group; Kendall Township (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision

401k plan

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Aurora Specialty Textiles Group in Yorkville, IL is seeking a full-time Quality Technician to support calibration activities and lab testing. The role will spend 60-70% of time calibrating measurement devices in the lab and on the floor, with 30-40% dedicated to testing production samples and quality checks.

The candidate should have a high school diploma (associate degree helpful), 3–5 years of calibration and quality experience, and ISO 9001 familiarity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; an associate’s degree in technology or a scientific field is helpful.
• 3–5 years calibration and quality experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Calibration experience is required.
• ISO 9001 experience preferred.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, schedule, and track calibration of measurement equipment to ensure currency and acceptance.
• Conduct measurement equipment calibration.
• Assist with selection of new measurement equipment by determining specs and quotes.
• Assist with calibration procedure development and improvement of existing procedures.
• Write work instructions detailing calibration and test methods.
• Conduct testing during manufacturing to ensure quality standards and support product development.
• Test incoming materials, in-process products, and finished products (physical properties, color, print).
• Record and analyze results to decide whether to certify or reject products.
• Initiate nonconforming product procedures and communicate failures to operations.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Mechanical aptitude

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in technology or science

Job description

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Quality Technician

Aur Foreman Quality Specialist I Technicians Yorkville, IL, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1212

Salary Range: $22.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Incis a global leader in coating, dyeing and finishing of both woven and non-woven fabrics. Based in Yorkville, Illinois, U.S.A., the company has a 140-year tradition of innovation and in 2015 invested in a new state-of-the-art, wide width coating and finishing line, and a new facility, that dramatically expand their ability to serve customers. Products include digitally printable textiles, specialty home products, tape-backing products and technical textiles for a wide variety of industries. Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc., is a Meridian Industries, Inc. company and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. Aurora is also an industry leader with regard to sustainable manufacturing practices and a recipient of multiple Valley Industrial Association’s (VIA) awards including Operational Excellence, Social Responsibility, Innovation, Culture, Safety, and Workforce Development.

Currently, Aurora seeks to hire a full-time Quality Technician.

Position Summary:The Quality Technician will support our quality management system by focusing on both calibrations and quality testing. The role will spend 60-70% of time on calibration of measurement devices, both in the lab and on the manufacturing floor. The role will track the calibration schedule, ensuring that all calibrations are performed accurately and on time. Calibration work includes performing calibrations, scheduling and overseeing calibrations that need to be outsourced, maintaining records, modifying existing procedures and developing new procedures, (with support if needed.) The role will also spend 30-40% of time completing testing in a lab environment, primarily physical testing of production samples, quality testing to support product development, and print testing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor, schedule, and track calibration of measurement equipment including those provided by external providers, to ensure calibration status is current and acceptable.


• Conduct measurement equipment calibration


• Assist with new measurement equipment selection by determining specifications and obtaining quotes.


• Assist with calibration procedure development and improvement of existing calibration procedures.


• Write work instructions detailing calibration and test method procedures.


• Responsible for conducting testing procedures during manufacturing processes to ensure that products comply with quality standards and to assist with product development.


• Test incoming materials, in-process product, and finished product. Types of testing include physical property testing, visual color analysis, and print testing.


• Record and analyze the results of material and property testing in order to decide whether to certify or reject specific products and materials.


• Initiate the nonconforming product procedure when appropriate. Communicate testing failures and material issues in a timely manner to operations staff and management.


• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required. An associate’s degree in technology or scientific related field would be very helpful.


• 3-5 years Calibration and Quality job experience in manufacturing environment required.


• Calibration experience required.


• Analytical minded with a strong attention to detail and strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities.


• Strong mechanical aptitude required.


• Ability to work independently with a desire to make an impact on continuous improvement systems. ISO 9001 experience required.


• A combination of education and experience may meet the above requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting/Walking/Standing evenly divided throughout the day.


• Environmental Conditions: Mix of office, lab and manufacturing environments. Working on 2 nd floor of building – no elevator.


• Ability to bend, squat, stoop, kneel, push and pull.


• Vision: Ability to see up close, at a distance, and in low-light conditions.


• Hearing: Ability to communicate effectively or monitor machines and equipment through sound.


• Lifting and Carrying: Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

Aurora offers a host of benefits including competitive salary, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending plan, and 401k plan. Compensation range $22 - $28/hour.

Aurora is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our search includes all qualified individuals, without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a veteran, or any other category as protected by law. Aurora does not use artificial intelligence in any way that discriminates against applicants based on protected characteristics and complies fully with all applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. All final hiring decisions will be made by a human. Applicants may contact Human Resources with any questions regarding our use of artificial intelligence (if any) in the hiring process. This notice is provided in compliance with Illinois law.