Quality Assurance Technician

Amcor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Amcor in Kentucky seeks a detail-oriented Quality Assurance Technician to enforce quality standards across injection molding, secondary processes, and print lines. This role involves collecting samples, recording test results, and escalating non-conformances to maintain product integrity.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, and proficiency with measuring devices like height gauges and calipers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment; plastic manufacturing highly preferred.
• Technical background and/or experience in Quality Assurance highly preferred.
• Regularly required to sit, stand or walk for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Good computer skills required.
• Skilled in the use of measuring devices, such as height gages and calipers.
• Good mathematics skills required.
• Frequent exposure to production floor; required use of PPE including but not limited to: Bump Cap, Safety Eyewear or Prescription Safety Eyewear, Safety Shoes, Hair/beard nets, Hearing Protection and Disposable Mask.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Exemplifies Amcor Behaviors and Values and leads by example in professionalism.
• Collect samples from production processes and record results.
• Notify the Shift Supervisor of non-conformances and escalate unresolved issues.
• Identify non-conforming product and update the hold log.
• Update X Bar R charts as required.
• Maintain a safe working environment and ensure quality and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Measurement

Documentation

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Height gauges

Calipers

Measuring devices

Job description

• Exemplifies the Amcor Behaviors and Values at all times. Leads by example and exhibits professionalism in all areas when representing Amcor inside and outside of the plant.


• Work in a professional manner with other associates to ensure only quality product being released to the customer.


• Perform Dock Audits as required.


• Collect samples from each injection molding machine, secondary process, and print line for the required attribute / dimensional / functional testing per the specified frequency. Record the results on the appropriate forms.


• Notify the Shift Supervisor of any non-conformances that are found. Monitor active concerns for prompt resolution and elevate issue up the Management chain if the non-conformance is not being addressed.


• Notify Quality Assurance Manager of any quality defects which are not corrected promptly.


• Identify non-conforming product with “Hold” labels and update the hold log.


• Update X Bar R charts as required.


• Perform in-process attribute verifications and document checks. Record the results on the Quality Monitor.


• Perform first shot verifications and document the results using the appropriate forms.


• Assist as necessary with LDR verifications.


• Notify the Quality Assurance Manager immediately of any Quality Department equipment deficiencies.


• Maintain a safe working environment.


• Responsible for ensuring quality and housekeeping standards are maintained.


• Ensure a smooth transition between shifts by communicating any ongoing concerns / lingering issues to incoming technician.


• Various other duties as assigned.

Job Description

• Exemplifies the Amcor Behaviors and Values at all times. Leads by example and exhibits professionalism in all areas when representing Amcor inside and outside of the plant.


• Work in a professional manner with other associates to ensure only quality product being released to the customer.


• Perform Dock Audits as required.


• Collect samples from each injection molding machine, secondary process, and print line for the required attribute / dimensional / functional testing per the specified frequency. Record the results on the appropriate forms.


• Notify the Shift Supervisor of any non-conformances that are found. Monitor active concerns for prompt resolution and elevate issue up the Management chain if the non-conformance is not being addressed.


• Notify Quality Assurance Manager of any quality defects which are not corrected promptly.


• Identify non-conforming product with “Hold” labels and update the hold log.


• Update X Bar R charts as required.


• Perform in-process attribute verifications and document checks. Record the results on the Quality Monitor.


• Perform first shot verifications and document the results using the appropriate forms.


• Assist as necessary with LDR verifications.


• Notify the Quality Assurance Manager immediately of any Quality Department equipment deficiencies.


• Maintain a safe working environment.


• Responsible for ensuring quality and housekeeping standards are maintained.


• Ensure a smooth transition between shifts by communicating any ongoing concerns / lingering issues to incoming technician.


• Various other duties as assigned.

Educational, Skill, & Physical Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.


• Prior experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment; plastic manufacturing highly preferred.


• Technical background and/or experience in Quality Assurance highly preferred.


• Regularly required to sit, stand or walk for long periods; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.


• Good computer skills required.


• Skilled in the use of measuring devices, such as height gages and calipers.


• Good mathematics skills required.


• Frequent exposure to production floor; required use of PPE including but not limited to: Bump Cap, Safety Eyewear or Prescription Safety Eyewear, Safety Shoes, Hair/beard nets, Hearing Protection and Disposable Mask.


• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.


• Frequently exposed to fumes, or airborne particles.


• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.


• Good communication skills--verbal and written; must effectively communicate with employees, vendors, and customers.


• Independent in working effectively with little supervision; self-starter, displaying ability to work and deliver results in a fast-paced, performance driven environment.


• Good attention to detail, time management skills, and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work as a cross-functional team member.

Our Expectations

We Expect Our People To Be Guided By The Amcor Way And Demonstrate Our Values Every Day To Enable The Business To Win. We Are Winning When

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team


• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation


• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns


• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet.

More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans


• Paid time off, starting at 40 hours per year for full-time hourly employees, may vary by location


• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location


• Wellbeing programs & Employee Assistance Program


• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account


• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits


• Paid Parental Leave
  
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match


• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)


• Discretionary bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)