Medical Technician I

Printpack Inc; Marshall (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k)

Matching gift program

Educational assistance

Service awards

Job summary

Printpack Converting Medical Technician I supports production by performing QA sampling and testing to ensure products meet specifications. You will operate a range of lab equipment and verify packaging dimensions, contributing to continuous improvement and safety within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Required are 1–6 years in QA or equivalent, strong measurement skills in US/metric systems, and proficiency with data interpretation.

Qualifications

• 1–6 years of QA Technician or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Proficiency in computer skills, time management, and data interpretation.
• Skilled in using measurement tools in both US and Metric systems.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, analytical tools, and quality control processes.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and be taught new skills and concepts.
• Must pass pre-employment assessment.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Support production line and rotate with QA Technician I during steady‑state runs.
• Perform AQL bundle checks and verify bag dimensions.
• Conduct creep and burst tests, dye and water tests.
• Data entry and reporting suspect data to the appropriate team members.
• Maintain 5S standards and efficient inventory management.

Skills

Industrial manufacturing

Quality experience

Data interpretation

Tools

Burst and Creep Tester

Tensile testers

Seal integrity testing

Bag dimension measurement

US/metric measurement

ERP systems

Job description

Printpack Converting Medical Technician I assures that Printpack’s products are produced in specification and meet customer requirements. They conduct various tests and AQL inspections on finished products in steady‑state conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Execute quality assurance sampling and testing in accordance with internal standards and customer specifications.
• Use a variety of lab and testing equipment, including:
  • Burst and Creep Tester
  • Tensile testers for material strength
  • Seal integrity testing by dye solution and water immersion
  • Bag dimension measurement by calibrated ruler
  • Conduct visual inspections on all representative samples from products produced across multiple production lines/processes.
• Exhibit proficiency in the utilization of measurement instruments in both US customary and metric systems.
• Uphold and contribute to the department's 5S standards, including housekeeping practices and efficient inventory management of supplies.
• Engage in and contribute to Continuous Improvement (CI), Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Behavior-Based Safety Observation (BBSO) initiatives.
• Rotate with QA2 for ergonomic compliance.

POSITION SCOPE:

• Support production line and rotating with QA Technician I during steady‑state runs.
• AQL bundle checks.
• Verifying bag dimensions.
• Creep and Burst Test.
• Dye and water test.
• Data entry and reporting any suspect data to the appropriate team members.
• Rotating packing bags on the converting machine.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education & Experience:
  • 1–6 years of QA Technician or equivalent industry experience.
• Required Skills:
  • Experience in industrial manufacturing.
  • Quality experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in computer skills, time management, and data interpretation.
  • Skilled in using measurement tools in both US and Metric systems.
  • Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, analytical tools, and quality control processes.
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to learn, ask questions, and be taught new skills and concepts.
  • Ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Must pass pre‑employment assessment.
  • Drug screening required.
  • Background check required.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Familiarity with quality control documentation and record-keeping.
  • Understanding of safety protocols and procedures.
  • Expert technical skills in conducting material testing and analysis.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & TRAVEL:

• Must be able to lift and handle objects weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Capacity to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to navigate manufacturing environment.
• Ability to climb steps and ladders.
• Visual acuity for detailed inspection and computer work.
• Manual dexterity for operating computer and laboratory equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE (hearing protection, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses).

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Noise levels above 85 dB.
• Manufacturing equipment/setting.
• Solvents, fumes, and inks.
• Variable temperatures.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts.
• May require overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• An additional $2.50/hr premium for NIGHT shift hours only (night hours vary by location).
• Candidate must be based at a Printpack production location.

Printpack is proudly an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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Printpack is one of the most innovative and progressive packaging companies in the world and it embodies the employee‑centric values established by its founder, J. Erskine Love Jr. in 1956. Printpack’s competition can buy the same equipment and materials, but the difference has always been the people who walk their plant floors and stroll through their hallways. There is no question that Printpack’s associates are a major factor in why their customers have faithfully relied on the Printpack level of service for over 60 years.

Printpack offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellness and provide protection for its associates and their families.

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• matching gift program
• employee assistance programs
• educational assistance
• service awards

The Printpack Statement of Philosophy reflects on a commitment to their associates and a belief that they should “provide opportunities for personal fulfillment and growth commensurate with each individual’s highest level of competence and degree of contribution.”

As an equal opportunity employer, Printpack remains focused on creating an inclusive environment. One that embraces diversity as an enhancement to their work culture and a vital contributor to their success.

Printpack is “Converting Vision into Value” for their associates, their community, and their customers, and hopefully…for you.