Quality Control Technician (177)

KURZ TRANSFER PRODUCTS; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

KURZ TRANSFER PRODUCTS in Lexington, NC, is seeking a Quality Control Technician for a 12-hour night shift to ensure the highest product quality across all production steps. The role collaborates with production teams to maintain quality assurance throughout development and manufacturing.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED and 2+ years in quality control within manufacturing, plus familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in a Quality Control position in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Basic understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Familiarity with SAP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Perform in-process inspections and control for all production steps, including mixing, wax, lacquer, sizing, conditioning, inspection, and slitting.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and quality standards.
• Support company-wide quality initiatives and monitor production efficiency via standardized testing.
• Identify potential issues through testing and work to improve overall quality.
• Communicate inspection and test results and recommend running parameter changes to Quality Supervisor/Managers.

Skills

Communication

Math

Quality control

Safety compliance

Physical abilities

Technical skills

Continuous improvement

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lexington - Lexington, NC 27295

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Salary Range: $19.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: 12 Hours Night Shift

Job Category: QA - Quality Control

The Quality Control Technician is a vital resource who ensures the highest quality product for our customers. They collaborate with production teams to maintain quality‑assurance processes, test products, analyze data, and verify product quality throughout development and manufacturing. They also play a key role in establishing a culture of quality within the organization.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform in‑process inspections and control for all production steps, including but not limited to mixing, wax, lacquer, sizing, conditioning, inspection, and slitting.
• Ensures adherence to best practices and quality standards.
• Supports company wide quality initiatives and monitors production efficiency via standardized testing.
• Identifies potential issues through testing and works to improve overall quality.
• Communicate inspection and test results and recommend running parameter changes to relevant personnel (Quality Supervisor/Managers, Departmental Supervisors/Managers).
• Generate and organize proper quality documentation.
• Define, collaborate on, and internally communicate corrective and preventative actions.
• Assist in investigating quality issues arising during production or from customer feedback; investigate root causes using appropriate methodologies for corrective actions.
• Identify and prevent recurring quality issues through investigation and implementation of corrective actions.
• Cross‑train and perform inspection operations as assigned.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe working environment.
• Other duties as required.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication: Collaborate clearly with integrated team/department to ensure consist a workflow. Ability to provide clear written Communication of inspection.
• Math skills: Utilize basic math skills for tasks like interpreting production specifications.
• Quality control: Possess a keen eye for detail and the ability to distinguish colors precisely to conduct thorough quality inspections. Good understanding of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) concepts.
• Safety compliance: Demonstrate a commitment to safety by adhering to respirator requirements as per OSHA standards.
• Physical abilities: Meet the physical demands of the role.
• Technical skills: Possess basic computer skills to operate production related software and maintain digital records.
• Continuous improvement: Maintain a process optimization mindset.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2+ years of experience in a Quality Control position, or an equivalent mix of education and experience in a manufacturing/production environment.
• Basic understanding of Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Familiarity with SAP/Microsoft Office.