QA Technician: Tape Quality & Process Integrity

Shurtape Technologies, LLC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Shurtape Technologies, LLC, a leading adhesive tape manufacturer, is seeking a QA Technician in Hickory, NC. You will ensure quality of raw materials, in‑process, and finished products, recording results and supporting root cause analyses.

You will interact with multiple departments, participate in audits, and help maintain compliance with specifications. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and a proactive approach to quality improvement in a fast‑paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math capabilities.
• Ability to read gauges, meters, and measurement scales.
• Proficient with SAP, Manhattan (Avon), and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive culture through clear and respectful communication, teamwork, and respectful treatment of all personnel.
• Read and address email messages.
• Attend and participate in meetings.
• Perform an effective pass down at shift change overs.
• Collect raw material and finished tape samples.
• Receive, review, file, and maintain raw material CoA and CoC.
• Perform incoming inspection to ensure compliance with specifications and audit plans.
• Perform testing for work in process such as compounds, adhesives, off coater tape, etc.
• Perform finished product testing to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Accurately record test results on the proper forms and computer systems.
• Perform assigned quality audits – FPC, FAI, IPC, etc.
• Assist in monitoring shelf lives and disposition of expired product.
• Control nonconforming material in SAP, Manhattan, and tagging system.
• Report nonconforming material to management and shift supervision.
• Label and store retain samples.
• Submit daily summary reports to plant leadership.
• Follow EHS policies and train modules in LMS.
• Recommend changes to procedures and equipment to improve productivity.
• Evaluate samples submitted in PSRs/complaints per instructions.
• Update reports for effective and efficient trending.
• Assist with testing process improvements and new product development at plant level.
• Assist and support specification updates and improvements.
• Support R&D by testing and quarantining trial materials.
• Assist with corrective action implementations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Skills

Basic math

Read gauges/meters

Excellent communication

Excellent attendance

Independent and self-motivated

Team player

Organized and detail oriented

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

SAP

Manhattan

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shurtape Technologies, LLC, a leading adhesive tape manufacturer, is seeking a QA Technician in Hickory, NC. You will ensure quality of raw materials, in‑process, and finished products, recording results and supporting root cause analyses.

You will interact with multiple departments, participate in audits, and help maintain compliance with specifications. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and a proactive approach to quality improvement in a fast‑paced plant environment.