Quality Assurance Technician - Harahan

Laitram LLC; Harahan (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Intralox, L.L.C. in Harahan, LA, seeks a Quality Assurance Technician to support product, materials, and order inspections. The role runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with overtime and weekend work possible.

You will document non-conforming material, lead RCCA discussions, and help update specifications. Responsibilities include audits, process documentation, and keeping calibration logs. A technical undergraduate degree and strong analytical skills are required to drive timely,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a technical field or equivalent industry experience.
• Proficiency with standard computer software.
• Basic understanding of quality concepts, quality tools, probability, statistics, calibrations, and metrology.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections for new products, incoming materials, and critical orders as required.
• Documents non-conforming product and ensures containment measures are implemented.
• Leads RCCA meetings and preventive actions with various departments.
• Makes data-driven, principle-based decisions to disposition non-conforming product.
• Performs technical audits and documents observations and opportunities.
• Supports development or updating of product specifications and procedures.
• Provides urgent support to production and elevates issues as needed.
• Participates in and assists with quality training program maintenance.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives and calibration logs.

Skills

Computer literacy

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

Intralox, L.L.C. Quality Department has an opening for a Quality Assurance Technician in our Harahan facility. This position will be scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Overtime and weekend work may be required as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections for new products, incoming materials, and critical orders as required
• Documents non-conforming product and ensures containment measures are implemented
• Leads Root Cause and Corrective Actions (RCCA) meetings as well as preventive action efforts with various departments
• Makes consistent and principle-based decisions using data, standards, and defined quality tools to disposition non-conforming product
• Performs technical audits and documents observations and/or opportunities
• Supports the development and/or updating of product specifications
• Creates and/or improves the documentation of processes and procedures
• Provides urgent support to production and effectively elevates issues as required
• Participates and assists in the implementation or maintenance of the quality training program
• Supports critical success factors and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintains equipment calibration and calibration logs

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a technical field or equivalent industry experience
• Proficiency in standard computer software
• Basic understanding of the following: quality concepts, quality tools, probability, statistics, calibrations, and metrology
• Passion for learning and growth with a demonstrated record of self-management
• Proven track record of making consistent, logical, and objective decisions using good judgment
• Ability to assume good intentions and exhibit trust in workplace relationships
• Strong analytical, critical, and problem-solving skills
• Sense of urgency and ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment

Desired

• Work experience in a manufacturing quality environment or plastics injection molding
• Professional quality certifications (ASQ, QAI, etc.)
• Excellent listening and communication skills, with strong ability to solicit buy in