In‑Process Metrology & Quality Technician (Plastics Packaging)

Pretium Packaging; Manchester (York County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging is seeking an Inspector Packer to act as the quality gatekeeper on the production floor. You will move between lines, sample products, and verify dimensions to ensure bottles meet specs every time.

You will document tests, calibrate equipment, and communicate nonconformances to supervisors. The role requires basic English, attention to detail, and a calm, accurate approach in a fast‑paced plant.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret inspection specifications.
• Able to communicate test results to operators and supervisors.
• Follow SOPs, safety rules, and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Audit visual inspections and spot defects on production lines.
• Collect samples and run dimensional/visual checks against specs.
• Approve or hold first articles after changeovers per SOP.
• Calibrate and verify test equipment daily; record results.
• Elevate quality issues to supervisors and communicate actions.
• Contain and identify nonconforming materials per SOP.
• Document tests, measurements, and quality evaluations.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and PPE usage.
• Provide backup coverage for Inspector Packer as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English proficiency

Tools

Magna Mike thickness gauges

Precision scales

Test equipment

Job description

From the moment the first bottle leaves the mold to the last case on the pallet, you are the quality gatekeeper. You’ll move between production lines, sampling, measuring, and advising operators so every bottle meets spec—every time.

A day in this role

• Walk the lines to audit visual inspections and partner with Inspector Packers to spot defects and uphold an organized, clean work area across the plant.
• Collect representative samples from each line and run dimensional and visual checks to confirm products meet all specifications.
• Complete first‑article verifications after changeovers and at line start‑ups per the SOP/Work Procedure Manual; approve or hold as needed.
• Set up and operate test equipment (including Magna Mike thickness gauges, precision scales, and other instruments) to perform measurements on selected samples.
• Calibrate and verify test equipment daily using calibration gauges/weights; record results on required check sheets.
• Immediately elevate quality issues and nonconformances to the Production and/or Quality Supervisor and communicate corrective actions to operators.
• Contain, segregate, and properly identify nonconforming raw materials and finished goods in accordance with the SOP/Work Procedure Manual.
• Document all tests, measurements, and quality evaluations accurately and follow all procedures defined in the SOP/Work Procedure Manual.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following company standards and applicable regulations and by alerting others to potential concerns.
• Wear required PPE correctly at all times and model safe work practices.
• Keep your workstation and surrounding areas clean; perform additional cleaning tasks on equipment or areas when directed by your Supervisor.
• Train on the Inspector Packer role to provide backup and break coverage when needed; follow plant job specifications and task lists.

What you bring

• Ability to speak, read, and write basic English.
• Comfort communicating test results and needed adjustments to operators and supervisors.
• Ownership mindset and attention to detail in a fast‑paced production setting.

Schedule & other details

• Work assigned shifts; overtime and after‑hours meetings as needed.
• Other duties may be requested, directed, or assigned.

“Responsible for food safety, food quality and site safety.”

Revised 01/30/2026