Quality Assurance Technician

Polycraftind; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Polycraftind is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician in Middletown, NY, responsible for ensuring safety and quality in products. The technician will conduct inspections, maintain compliance, and report findings to the manufacturing team.

Qualifications include knowledge of materials, basic math and measurement skills, and a detail-oriented approach. The role requires comfort in a standing position and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of raw materials and manufacturing equipment is essential.
• Ability to do basic math and read measurements accurately.
• Familiarity with quality control processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure QA compliance and report unsafe products.
• Inspect products with measuring tools and document results.
• Audit materials and processes during production.

Skills

Knowledge of raw materials/manufacturing equipment

Communication skills

Detail-oriented & good organization skills

Basic math skills

Basic computer skills and data entry

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician

Job Summary

The Quality Assurance Technician’s main responsibility is to ensure safety and quality across the board. You will be maintaining QA compliance as well as reporting your findings and notifying your supervisor and the manufacturing team of any unsafe products or conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow Safety Guidelines
  • Exhibit understanding of Item specification and Packaging Quality process requirements
  • Follow safety procedures
  • Alert the supervisor of any unsafe conditions
• Maintain Quality Standards
  • Inspect products with measuring tools
  • Follow testing methods and ensure that all other QA personnel are performing them properly
  • Audit incoming materials to ensure quality requirements – document results
  • Audit manufacturing while production is in process to ensure processes & procedures are followed – document discrepancies and report to the supervisor
  • Notify the supervisor right away of any compliance discrepancies
  • For products that don’t meet quality standards, check previous boxes and set aside defective materials on a separate pallet with a filled-out ‘hold’ tag
• Follow Processes
  • Perform QA tasks for the Printing, Laminating, Slitting, and Converting departments
  • Stay up to date on processes laid out by the supervisor
  • Adhere to processes and get clarification when needed
• Perform other relevant duties to the role as they arise

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of raw materials/manufacturing equipment
• Ability to do basic math
• Ability to use and accurately read measurements on a ruler
• Basic computer skills and data entry

Preferred Qualifications

• Detail-oriented & good organization skills
• Communication skills
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulations
• Experience with quality control processes

Physical Requirement

• Must be comfortable standing for an entire shift up to 10 hours
• Ability to lift heavy objects up to 60 lbs.