Quality Assurance Technician

3A Composites; Benton (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

3A Composites USA specializes in manufacturing substrates for graphic display, architectural and framing markets. With facilities in Benton, KY, the Quality Technician will monitor in-process quality, inspect materials, review COAs, and support calibration and test procedures. The role emphasizes safety, data tracking, color accuracy, and ability to handle multiple tasks across extrusion and finishing processes.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree with QA or technical work in manufacturing preferred.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills required.
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint; SAP experience desired.
• Experience with lab instrumentation and measuring tools.
• Excellent color perception and color judgment required.
• Learn specifications and production methods for extrusion, laminating, painting, coating and finishing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks across products.
• May require travel.
• PPE usage and safety compliance are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance to safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor product quality by collecting in-process samples and performing inspections to ensure specifications are met.
• Test raw materials and review COAs for adherence to material specs.
• Record and analyze data from inspections and testing; maintain records.
• Audit finished goods to assure quality of outgoing product.
• Support calibration of test equipment and writing/reviewing test procedures.
• Obtain color samples for customers and other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Two-year degree

Quality assurance

Manufacturing experience

Color perception

MS Office / SAP familiarity

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Lab instruments

Measuring tools

COA review

Job description

3A Composites USA specializes in the manufacturing of leading substrates for the graphic display, architectural and framing markets in North America, South America and Central America. With manufacturing facilities in Benton, KY, Statesville, NC, and Glasgow, KY, and sales and marketing offices in Davidson, NC, our industry leading brands include: FOME-COR®, SINTRA®, GATOR®, DISPA®, DIBOND®, LUMEX® G and ALUCOBOND® PLUS. 3A Composites is part of the international 3A Composites Group, which belongs to the listed company Schweiter Technologies headquartered in Steinhausen, Switzerland. At 3A Composites we share common values of integrity and accountability, teamwork, trust & transparency that guide us in our dealings with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders. More information about 3A Composites can be found at http://www.3acompositesusa.com.

Purpose of this role:

The Quality Technician is responsible to monitor product quality by collecting samples in-process and performing various inspections and tests to ensure products conform to specifications. Adheres to EHS policies, procedures, and regulations at all times.

In this position, you will…

• Ensure compliance to all safety policies and procedures.
• Monitor product quality by collecting samples in-process and performing various inspections and tests to ensure products conform to specifications.
• Test raw materials for adherence to material specifications. This includes reviewing and maintaining supplier certificates of analysis (COA’s).
• Record and analyze data from product inspection, material testing, and special runs. This includes maintaining records and sample retains.
• Audit and inspect finished goods as required to assures the quality of outgoing product.
• Support activities required to maintain the quality system. This includes, but is not limited to calibration of test equipment, writing/reviewing test procedures, filing claims with suppliers for nonconforming materials, and evaluating nonconforming finished product.
• Perform inspection/testing for special projects, assist in problem-solving quality issues, and obtain color samples for customers and other departments.
• Other duties as assigned.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities you will bring…

• Two-year technical degree with previous quality assurance or technical work experience within a manufacturing facility is preferred. Desire and ability to grow into positions of greater responsibility will also be evaluated.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills required.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft application: Outlook Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience with SAP is desired.
• Experience working with various lab instrumentation and measuring tools.
• Excellent color perception is required, as the job demands close visual color observations and the ability to make critical color judgment calls.
• Position requires learning specifications and production methods for extrusion, laminating, painting, coating, and finishing applications.
• The volume of work requires the handling of multiple tasks on multiple products.
• Position requires the ability to perform all audits, testing and quality checks on various products.
• This position may require a minimal amount of travel
• Wearing of high visibility clothing, safety shoes, eye protection, hearing protection or other PPE required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

3A Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.