First-Shift QA Technician: Quality, Compliance & Improvement

Novacel Americas; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Novacel Americas is seeking a 1st Shift Quality Assurance Technician to help ensure consistent production quality of films, tapes, and papers. The role requires strong attention to detail and collaboration with production and engineering teams.

The successful candidate will perform inspections, maintain records, and support continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and safety standards. 8–12 hour shifts with occasional weekends are possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data recording.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities in a team environment.
• Good reading of production specifications and work instructions.
• Basic math skills and ability to follow procedures.
• Willingness for 8–12 hour shifts, with occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and quality tests on raw materials, components, and finished products to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Accurately interpret production specifications and work orders.
• Maintain detailed records of inspections, tests, audits, and quality findings; prepare reports and communicate results with corrective actions.
• Identify product defects, non-conformities, and process deviations; collaborate with production and engineering to determine root causes and corrective actions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and promote a safe, compliant work environment.
• Calibrate, maintain, and store testing equipment; provide guidance on quality procedures; communicate across shifts.
• Participate in internal and external audits and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Reading specs

Data recording

Communication & teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Novacel Americas is seeking a 1st Shift Quality Assurance Technician to help ensure consistent production quality of films, tapes, and papers. The role requires strong attention to detail and collaboration with production and engineering teams.

The successful candidate will perform inspections, maintain records, and support continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and safety standards. 8–12 hour shifts with occasional weekends are possible.