Quality Technician - 3rd Shift

Omega Plastics, LLC; Tennessee; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Plastics, LLC is seeking a Quality Technician to assure product quality by testing samples from production lots and verifying in-process inspections. You will participate in ISO audits, perform metrology calibrations, and assist training of production staff in quality inspection requirements.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, data analysis, and collaboration across manufacturing teams, with a focus on continuous improvement in a 24/7 plant environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience using metrology and inspection equipment.
• Able to analyze data and communicate findings clearly.
• Experience with QA processes in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspection and testing on product samples from production lots.
• Verifies in-process inspections conducted by production associates.
• Audits production processes to validate conformance to specifications.
• Conducts metrology equipment calibrations and maintains equipment according to calibration schedules.
• Assists in the corrective and preventive action process.
• Assists in the internal audit program and ISO Audits.
• Assists in training production associates in quality inspection requirements.
• Utilizes technical and problem-solving skills in improvement opportunities.

Skills

Metrology tools

Detail oriented

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Technical capacity

Ethical conduct

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

The Quality Technicians assures consistent quality of production by verifying and validating product and process inspections. Performs testing on product samples taken from production lots, incoming materials or work in progress. Assists in training production functions in inspection methods and processes. Responsible for measurement and test equipment calibrations and other duties as assigned. Participates in internal and external ISO Audits.

Manufacturing plant operates 24/7. Normal schedule for Quality Technician is Monday through Friday from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm. Schedule can vary according to production demands and may include weekend hours on occasion.

Requirements

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs inspection and testing on product samples from production lots.

Verifies in-process inspections conducted by production associates.

Audits production processes to validate conformance to specifications.

Conducts metrology equipment calibrations and maintains equipment according to calibration schedules.

Assists in the corrective and preventive action process.

Assists in the internal audit program and ISO Audits

Assists in training production associates in quality inspection requirements.

Utilizes technical and problem-solving skills in improvement opportunities.

SKILLS

Proficient with metrology and inspection equipment

Detailed Oriented

Data analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Collaboration

Communication Proficiency

Technical Capacity

Ethical Conduct

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma and a minimum of 3-5 years manufacturing quality assurance experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to stand, walk, sit, use fingers, hands and arms

Must be able to use close vision, color vision, and focus ability for examining product

Must be able to work days and evenings

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of and ability to utilize problem solving skills

Excellent organizational and computer skills.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work through and influence others