Quality Assurance Technician (C - Nights)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Shurtape Technologies, LLC in Hickory, NC is seeking a QA Technician to ensure quality of raw materials, work in process, and finished products. You will report test results, participate in root cause analyses, and support multiple departments from R&D to manufacturing.

Responsibilities include material sampling, CoA/CoC handling, incoming and finished product testing, and conducting quality audits. Strong teamwork, communication, and organization are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Basic math skills and ability to read gauges/meters.
• Working knowledge of SAP, Manhattan (Avon) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive culture with clear communication and teamwork.
• Read and address email messages; attend meetings.
• Perform shift change pass downs and collect samples.
• Review and file raw material CoA/CoC documents.
• Perform incoming and finished product testing per specs.
• Record test results accurately in forms and systems.
• Conduct quality audits (FPC/FAI/IPC) as assigned.
• Support process improvements and product development at plant.

Skills

SAP

Manhattan

Microsoft Office

Basic math

Read gauges

Communication

Attendance

Team player

Organized

Education

High School diploma/GED

Job description

Join a Team That Sticks Together! At Shurtape Technologies, we know how to make things stick. As a leading manufacturer and marketer of adhesive tape, we pride ourselves on creating innovative solutions for a variety of industries. We have facilities all around the world, including in the U.S., U.K., Germany, Mexico, China, and more. In addition to our specialty adhesive products, we offer well‑known brands like Duck®, FrogTape®, Painter’s Mate®, Shurtape®, T‑Rex®, Kip®, and Pro Tapes®.

Why Work with Us?

We encourage curiosity and creativity, working together to solve challenges and innovate. Our commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility means we make a positive impact on our communities and the world.

What We Offer

• A company that truly values your contributions
• A place where you can grow, make an impact, and be part of something meaningful
• A focus on excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring we deliver top‑quality, reliable solutions to our customers
• An environment where employees are encouraged to bring their best ideas forward and adopt a growth mindset

More Than Just Tapes...

In addition to being obsessed with our customers, Shurtape is committed to being socially and environmentally responsible. We recognize that our actions today affect our world tomorrow, and we are committed to responsible manufacturing processes that protect the communities in which we operate.

We Ask for the Best, and Offer the Best in Return

We are looking for passionate, innovative individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment to join the Shurtape team. If you’re looking to be part of a forward‑thinking, fast‑paced, and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Our tapes may do the sticking, but it’s our people who hold it all together.

Summary Of Position

The Quality (QA) Technician ensures the overall quality of raw materials, work in process, and finished products. QA Technicians support manufacturing by effectively reporting test results and participating in root cause analyses. They may interact with Research and Development, Technical, Manufacturing, Sales, Marketing, Strategic Sourcing, Customer Logistics, Consumer Relations and Suppliers. They test and report results for new, existing, and competitive products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

As appropriate to the facility (determined by Quality Manager)

• 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 Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and Certificates of Compliance (CoC).
• Perform incoming inspection to ensure compliance with specifications and / or audit plans.
• Perform testing for work in process such as compounds, adhesives, off coater tape, etc. to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Perform finished product testing to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Accurately record test results on the proper forms and computer systems.
• Perform assigned quality audits - first piece checks (FPC), first article inspections (FAI), In-Process Audits (IPC), etc.
• Assist in monitoring shelf lives and act to disposition expired product.
• Control nonconforming material in SAP, Manhattan, and the physical tagging system.
• Report nonconforming material to management and shift supervision.
• Properly label and store retain samples.
• Submit daily summary reports to plant leadership (managers, supervisors, process engineers, other quality group members, etc.)
• Follow good housekeeping and EHS policies by properly disposing of trash and hazardous waste.
• Complete assigned EHS training modules in LMS system.
• Recommend changes to existing procedures and equipment to improve productivity and accuracy.
• Evaluate samples submitted in association with PSRs/complaints per management instructions.
• Update reports for effective and efficient trending.
• Assist with testing process improvements and new product development at the plant level.
• Assist and support specification updates and improvements (raw material, work in process, and finished product)
• Support R&D by testing and quarantining trial materials
• Assist with corrective action implementations
• Other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager

Job Requirements

High School diploma/GED or equivalent experience

• Basic math capabilities
• Ability to read gauges, meters, measurement scales, etc. (English and metric)
• Working knowledge of SAP, Manhattan (Avon), and Microsoft Office
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent attendance record
• Able to work independently, self‑motivated, and be a team player
• Organized and detail oriented

Physical Demands

The physical demands to successfully perform the essential functions of this position include:

• Ability to work on a laptop or PC workstation for extended periods of time
• Occasional sitting, walking, and talking on the phoneContinuous standing for long periods of time
• Occasional positioning and lifting of weights from 25–50 pounds

Work Environment

This position includes a fast‑paced work environment with consistent pressure to complete duties as outlined. This position requires the ability to manage multiple projects, recognize and communicate pertinent details, and provide support to multiple internal departments. Many duties are time‑sensitive and have strict deadlines for completion.

Our manufacturing facilities are built with a strong commitment to safety, efficiency and a collaborative work environment. We operate with a focus on being “Safe to the Core,” aligning to the highest safety standards for all employees to ensure they can perform hands‑on tasks with confidence, especially when handling materials and operating machinery and equipment. Working in organized shifts, our manufacturing employees are critical to our growth and success, which is why we prioritize and emphasize teamwork, a strong work ethic and a positive attitude toward continuous improvement.

The Company offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Paid time off and company paid holidays

Shurtape Technologies, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affianative Action employer. Shurtape Technologies, LLC does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including identity & expression), medical condition, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business requirement.