Quality Assurance Technician: Injection Molding

Rippling, Inc.; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kreate is a family-owned plastic injection molding company seeking a Quality Associate for its Findlay, Ohio facility. You will monitor product quality, perform first article inspections, and maintain quality records to ensure standards are met throughout production.

The role requires strong attention to detail, good math skills, and the ability to work with engineering drawings and work instructions. Training materials and SOPs will be developed to support quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Strong communication skills to interact with the production team.
• Attention to detail to identify defects and inconsistencies.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Knowledge of plastic injection molding quality requirements is a plus.
• Ability to read and follow drawings and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the quality of products during the production process in a plastic injection molding manufacturing facility.
• Conduct regular quality checks to ensure products meet specified standards and specifications.
• Perform and document First Article (FA) qualifications and inspections at product start-up, changeovers, and when required by the quality process.
• Verify First Article results against approved specifications, drawings, samples, work instructions, and other applicable quality requirements before production continues.
• Communicate any products that are out of specification to the appropriate members of the production team and assist with containment and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate and organized records of all quality checks, First Article inspections, measurements, and quality concerns.
• Perform material checks to verify correct material identification, lot information, color, resin type, regrind/reprocessed material requirements, and other applicable material specifications before and during production.
• Verify that production associates follow work instructions correctly to maintain product quality.
• Create, update, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to quality and production processes as assigned.
• Create and maintain One Point Lessons (OPLs) for training purposes, including clear instructions and visual information when applicable.
• Support the development and implementation of training materials related to product quality, inspection requirements, material identification, and process standards.
• Be present at the production line during product changeovers to ensure proper setup and availability of tools, inspection requirements, and instructions.
• Ensure proper pack outs are completed for finished goods, following established guidelines.
• Collaborate with the production team to address quality-related issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Identify and suggest process improvements to enhance product quality and efficiency.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Reading drawings

Basic math

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Kreate is a family-owned plastic injection molding company seeking a Quality Associate for its Findlay, Ohio facility. You will monitor product quality, perform first article inspections, and maintain quality records to ensure standards are met throughout production.

The role requires strong attention to detail, good math skills, and the ability to work with engineering drawings and work instructions. Training materials and SOPs will be developed to support quality initiatives.