Quality Assurance Technician

IPL Schoeller; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

IPL Schoeller in Goodyear, AZ seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to inspect materials, perform first article and in-process tests, and coordinate with departments to resolve quality issues. The role involves documenting results, auditing processes, training staff, and maintaining clean work areas.

Applicants should have a high school diploma (AA preferred), some manufacturing quality experience, and may pursue ASQ certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 6–12 months related experience.
• MS Word and MS Excel proficiency.
• Prior quality inspection/manufacturing experience preferred.
• ASQ Certified Quality Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and release incoming raw materials and perform tests.
• Conduct first article, in-process, and final inspections.
• Communicate and troubleshoot quality problems with other departments.
• Document results and maintain logs/databases.
• Handle non-conforming products per procedures.
• Participate in internal audits and supplier audits.
• Assist in preventive and corrective actions.
• Train production personnel on new quality standards.
• Apply SPC and chart data when required.
• Keep work area clean.

Skills

Quality inspection

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

AA degree or equivalent

Job description

Who We Are

IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business. As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities. We employ over 2,500 people in 17 manufacturing facilities, 2 corporate & sales offices and 3 R&D facilities across Canada, Europe, and the United States.

IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business. As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities. We employ over 2,500 people in 17 manufacturing facilities, 2 corporate & sales offices and 3 R&D facilities across Canada, Europe, and the United States.

Read more about our story at: www.iplglobal.com

The role

As a Quality Assurance Technician At IPL You Will

• 1 Inspect and release incoming raw materials. May perform visual inspection and/or physical properties testing, evaluate results, record information and report on the materials to determine product release approval status.
• 2 Perform first article inspections, in-process and final inspections using inspection and testing equipment.
• 3 Communicate product quality problems. Troubleshoot product quality problems in coordination with other departments.
• 4 Perform all job functions in accordance with company procedures and work instructions.
• 5 Complete quality documentation and records data into logs and databases.
• 6 Handle and disposition non-conforming products and materials detected within the facility in accordance with company procedures and work instructions.
• 7 Participate in an internal audit team and supplier development audits. Initiates preventive and corrective actions when necessary.
• 8 Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• 9 Sets up and perform tests on materials or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.
• 10 When required, applies statistical process control to monitor and control a process. Enters data into computer databases for analysis and/or preparation of data charts and graphs.
• 11 Represent the quality assurance department in daily operations meetings
• 12 Train production personnel on new/revised product quality standards.
• 13 When required, conduct Quality Systems and/or Product assessments at sub-contractor and/or Supplier site(s).
• 14 Keep own and adjacent work area clean.
• 15 Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the Quality Supervisor or Manager.

What You Will Bring To The Role

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: High school or equivalent; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer skills including MS Word and MS Excel.
• PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in quality inspection and/or manufacturing desired.
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: ASQ Certified Quality Technician is preferred.