Quality Assurance Technician

3A Composites GmbH; Benton (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus program

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Fitness reimbursement

Wellness program discounts

Life & disability insurance

401k plan

Job summary

3A Composites, Benton, KY, is seeking a Quality Technician to monitor in-process quality through sampling and inspections, ensuring products meet specifications while adhering to EHS policies. The role involves testing raw materials, reviewing COAs, and recording data to support product quality.

You will audit finished goods, calibrate equipment, and assist in procedure development. A two-year technical degree and strong troubleshooting are required; SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree with QA or technical work in manufacturing.
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; SAP experience preferred.
• Experience with lab instrumentation and measuring tools.
• Excellent color perception and visual color judgment.
• Willingness to learn production methods for extrusion, laminating, painting, coating.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product quality by collecting samples in-process and performing inspections and tests.
• Test raw materials for adherence to specifications and review COAs.
• Record and analyze data from product inspection and testing.
• Audit finished goods to assure outgoing product quality.
• Support calibration of test equipment and write/test procedures.
• Handle multiple tasks across products; perform special project inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality assurance

Troubleshooting

Microsoft Office

SAP

Lab instrumentation

Education

Two-year technical degree

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

PURPOSE:

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Shift: 11pm-7am
• 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.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

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 de3mands 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.

ABOUT 3A COMPOSITES

3A Composites is a leading player in segments such as composite panels for high-quality facades and display applications. In the United States, its best-known brands are Alucobond®, Dibond®, Gatorfoam®, Sintra®, and Fome-Cor®.

What we offer to you

• Competitive pay + bonus program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits start on Day 1
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Discounted medical premiums by participating in 3A’s wellness program
• Company-paid Life & Disability Insurance
• An industry-leading 401k contribution up to 7%