QA LAB TECHNICIAN - 1st shift $21.82 - $21.20

Valdese Weavers; Valdese (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Valdese Weavers, a 100% employee-owned ESOP textile mill in Valdese, NC, seeks a QA Lab/Sample Merchandising professional to perform critical fabric testing and data analysis. You will maintain test instructions, meet deadlines, and respond to customer requests for testing data and technical reports.

The role emphasizes data accuracy, adherence to standards, and cross-functional coordination with customers and test facilities. Strong Excel skills and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent writing, analytical and math skills as required by the position.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work well with others.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel spreadsheets and pivot tables.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical testing of fabrics according to industry standards.
• Maintain and create work instructions as required.
• Meet deadlines and production quotas.
• Respond to customer requests for testing data and/or subsequent technical data.
• Perform data analysis to ensure accuracy and reliability of test data related to testing procedure and grading criteria.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Communication

Tools

Pivot Tables

Job description

Valdese Weavers, a 100% employee-owned ESOP company, is a renowned and respected textile mill located in Valdese, NC. With over 100 years of experience, we manufacture residential and contract textiles, persevering through challenging economic times. We take tremendous pride in producing beautiful decorative fabrics that are seen all over the world. Valdese Weavers offers a positive, productive, and progressive environment, along with excellent benefits.Pay Rate: $21.20Pay Rate & Attendance Bonus: $21.82DEPARTMENT: QA Lab/Sample MerchandisingREPORTS TO: Quality Lab Manager/LeadFLSA: Hourly Non-ExemptEST./REVISED: 10/22/23Job Summary: Perform critical testing and subsequent analysis of test data.Essential Functions:Perform physical testing of fabrics according to industry standardsMaintain and create work instructions as required.Meet deadlines and production quotasRespond to customer requests for testing data and/or subsequent technical dataPerform data analysis to ensure accuracy and reliability of test data related to testing procedure and grading criteria.Other Requirements:Work directly with customers to facilitate special testing requestsWork with outside test facilities to coordinate training for new test procedures .Safety:Safely perform all duties following guidelines established by Valdese Weavers.Report all job-related injuries and safety hazards to the supervisor as soon as possible.Actively participate in safety programs that identify, investigate, and correct safety hazards.Maintain 5S standards.PPE as required by policy and guidelinesQualifications:Meet all pre-employment requirements.Excellent writing, analytical and math skills as required by the position.Good communication skills with the ability to work well with othersProficiency in data analysis tools such as excel spreadsheets and pivot tables