Quality Control Technician

Forbo Movement Systems; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Forbo Movement Systems in Huntersville, NC is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to assess raw materials and finished belting for chemical, physical, mechanical and functional properties. The role supports product quality and process integrity in a manufacturing setting.

You will perform sampling, viscosity and density tests, color checks, tensile/peel strength assessments, and report results. The position requires equipment operation and accurate recordkeeping.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to read and follow English quality control specs.
• Familiar with units in English and metric.
• Experience with plastics/coatings testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming material quality checks with chemical and physical testing.
• Perform in-process testing of semi-finished goods and finished products.
• Inspect finished belting and record defects in a flaw report.
• Maintain records of test results and cooperate with the team.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Reading quality specs

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Inspection equipment

Coatings testing equipment

Flaw report mapping

Job description

Under general supervision, effectively perform testing and inspections to determine the chemical,

physical, mechanical and functional properties of raw and/or finished materials for quality

assurance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accurately perform incoming raw material quality checks requiring chemical and physical testing, including necessary sampling and sample preparation. Examples of testing includes: viscosity, percent solids, heat stability, density, melting or softening point, content of various components in coatings, consistency of color and dispersion, etc. Raw materials include: PVC paste, solvent and water based polyurethane coatings, PVC dry blend, Thermoplastic polyurethane granules, fabric, and any components used to produce the preceding.
• Accurately perform in process testing of semi-finished goods to determine coating weights, measurements, bond strength, etc. Accurately perform chemical and physical quality testing of finished product. Physical test include: peel strength, tesile strength, tear strength tests and measurements, electrostatic properties, and appearance, including color comparisons. Inspect finished belting rolls (slabs), record defects by code, and map defect locations on a flaw report.
• Inspection of finished belting involves the use of overhead cranes and the inspection machine.
• Assist manufacturing with fabric preparations (sew on before/after runners)
• Maintain proper records of test and inspection results including computer records.
• Regular and predictable attendance Effectively communicate and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers to achieve company goals and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or G.E.D; previous Quality Control experience prefferred.
• Ability to read, understand and follow quality control specifications written in English, including
• units measured in both English and Metric
• Ability to read and understand formulations in both percent and batch format
• Ability to independently and safely set up and operate necessary equipment.
• Satisfactory completion of required training programs
• Familiar with plastics or coatings formulating and testing
• Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude
• Working knowledge of basic computer applications