Quality Technician

VORTEQ Coil Finishers, LLC; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Comprehensive benefit package

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

401K - Company Match

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

VORTEQ Coil Finishers, LLC is seeking a Quality Inspector to monitor and evaluate products for quality specs. The role involves operating lab equipment, verifying paint parameters, and ensuring adherence to production policies.

The position requires reading/writing proficiency, basic math, and willingness to work second shift with overtime as needed. Responsibilities include data entry, testing paint properties, and communicating with customers/vendors.

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading and writing.
• Mathematical skills and ability to understand basic measurements.
• Comfort with a calculator and computer for data entry/lookups.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods; lift heavy materials.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends.
• Forklift experience preferred but not required.
• Exposure to a production environment is required.
• 2+ years of quality experience in steel, coating, or manufacturing.
• Bilingual preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties to safety standards for the position.
• Work as a team with line personnel and understand line operations.
• Communicate with customers and vendors as needed.
• Operate lab equipment and learn testing procedures.
• Troubleshoot problems and respond to product needs.
• Assist line personnel in monitoring production policies and paint usage.
• Test paint properties and verify application parameters.
• Read and verify supplier Product Specification Sheets.
• Prepare Lab Data Sheets and orders for next shift.
• Label and test painted samples for color, gloss, thickness, and adhesion.

Skills

Reading and writing

Mathematical skills

Calculator

Data entry

Data lookup

Standing/walking

Overtime

Forklift experience

Production environment

Bilingual

Job description

Overview

The primary function of the Quality Inspector is to monitor and evaluate all products for quality specifications.

The primary function of the Quality Inspector is to monitor and evaluate all products for quality specifications.

Please take note

if you choose to apply for this position, after you submit your resume/application you will receive a link to complete an assessment which takes 8-10 minutes. This must be completed in order to be considered for the position.

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Essential Duties And Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Perform all duties to the safety standards established as they relate to the position.
• Work as a team with all line personnel and have general knowledge of all line operations
• Communicates with customers and vendors when necessary
• Proficiently operates all Lab equipment and acquires knowledge of all testing procedures
• Troubleshoots problems and reacts quickly to product needs
• Assists line personnel in monitoring and following all line production policies to include SE correct metal sizes, raw metal inspections, verifying required usage of paints as listed on job travelers and finish product labeling and packaging
• Performs testing on paint properties such as viscosities and temperature and verifies proper application parameters
• Reads, understands, and verifies supplier Product Specification Sheets
• Accurately prepares Lab Data Sheets and necessary paperwork for production runs and sets up orders for next shift
• Accurately and efficiently obtain, test, and properly label painted samples to include color, gloss, t-bend, pencil hardness, solvent resistance, impact, crosshatch, dry film thickness, dry heat adhesion, coating hardness, gauge, and micrometer.

Qualifications

• Proficient in reading and writing
• Mathematical skills and ability to understand basic measurements
• Comfort level with a calculator and computer for occasional data entry and/or data lookup
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time; ability to bend and lift heavy materials
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends
• Forklift Experience preferred but not required
• Exposure to production environment required
• 2+ years of quality experience preferably in the steel, coating, or manufacturing industry
• Bilingual preferred, but not required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manufacturing plant environment with dirt, dust and temperature fluctuations based on seasonal conditions with minimal fans and heaters.
• Large machinery with moving parts as well as forklift traffic and material storage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing for long periods of time
• Capable of lifting at least 50lbs.

SHIFT

• 2nd Shift (2pm-11pm)
• Training will take place during 1st shift, approximately one month

Pay

• $20.00 per hour

Company Perks

• $50,000 Company Paid Life Insurance
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Paid Time Off
• Growth Opportunities
• 401K - Company Match
• $1,750 Employee Referral Program

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We welcome diversity and encourage all people to apply - We do not discriminate based on age, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, medical history, and other non-merit characteristics

Salary: $20.00 per hour