Quality Assurance Technician

Itape; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician to join its Quality Assurance team. The role focuses on testing and documenting results to ensure materials and products meet specifications, while identifying non-conformances and coordinating corrective actions with production staff.

Responsibilities include handling Certificate of Analysis documents, operating lab equipment, and maintaining calibration records in alignment with ISO work instructions. Shifts and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with strong math, written, and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational and inter-personal skills.
• Good understanding of metric and English measures.
• Ability and willingness to work with others as a team member.
• Maintains a satisfactory attendance record.
• Able to stand a majority of the shift.
• Must be able to work any shift required, including overtime.

Responsibilities

• Collects, files the Certificate of Analysis for incoming raw materials.
• Operate and maintain daily lab safety procedures and housekeeping.
• Qualified to operate all testing equipment in the lab.
• Perform and document testing of products from the mixing area.
• Perform and document in-process testing of TB’s and jumbos from the coating area.
• Perform and document slit tape inspections in the converting area.
• Inform operators and shift leaders of any non-conformances.
• Ensure hold tags are attached to non-conforming materials or products.
• Perform and document aged, finished tape testing.
• Provide test results to MRB for material returned by customers.
• Calibrate test equipment; arrange external calibration as needed.
• Maintain Quality Manual and ISO procedures.

Skills

Math

Written & oral communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Metric measurements

Team player

Attendance reliability

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Posted Monday, August 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Join the IPG Team!

Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you!

Position Description

Title: Quality Assurance Technician

Department: Quality Assurance

Immediate Supervisor: Quality Assurance Manager

Status: Non-Exempt Hourly

Position Purpose: Quality Assurance Technicians are responsible for the testing and documentation of test results to confirm that materials and products meet the required specifications. They work closely with operating personnel to ensure nonconforming products are identified and corrective actions are taken.

Principle Accountabilities

• Collects, approves, and files the Certificate of Analysis for incoming raw materials.
• Maintain daily safety regulations, procedures, and housekeeping.
• Qualified to operate all testing equipment in the lab.
• Performs and documents the testing of products from the mixing area.
• Performs and documents the in-process testing of TB’s and jumbos from the coating area.
• Performs and documents slit tape inspections in the converting area.
• Keeps operators and shift leaders informed of any non-conformances found.
• Ensures hold tags are filled out and attached to non-conforming materials or products.
• Performs and documents aged, finished tape testing.
• Provides test results to the MRB of material returned by customers for credit or replacement.
• Calibrates test equipment at proper intervals. Sends equipment to external source for calibration if it cannot be calibrated internally. Keeps calibration records up to date.
• Maintains and updates the Quality Manual, Level 2 Procedure Documents, and appropriate ISO work instructions.
• Participates as a member of the MRB as required.
• Provides and maintains test data from trial runs.
• Performs all other functions assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.

Essential Skills and Experience

• High school graduate with strong math, written, and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational and inter-personal skills.
• Good understanding of metric and English measures.
• Ability and willingness to work with others as a team member.
• Maintains a satisfactory attendance record.
• Able to stand a majority of the shift.
• Must be able to work any shift required, including overtime.

Why Choose IPG?

At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We pride ourselves on a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. Whether it is through cross-department collaboration, continuous training, or sustainability-driven initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive.

Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco-friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes. We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people.

With over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish!

We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed. Think big, dream bigger, and make an impact with IPG.

• We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities.