Quality Technician I

Fenner Precision Polymers; Manheim (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenner Precision Polymers in Manheim, PA is seeking a Quality Technician to support manufacturing by performing inspections, testing, and data collection per documented work instructions.

You will interpret drawings and specifications, issue Certificates of Analysis for outgoing shipments, and participate in gage R&R and calibrations. Assist in training associates on quality principles and contribute to continuous improvement while following 6S and EHS policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Exposure to ISO Quality System Requirements a plus.
• Licenses, certificates or registrations as required to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Supports the manufacturing operations by performing tasks in accordance with established and documented work instructions (First Article, Material Inspection & testing, gauge set-ups, control of nonconforming material, etc.).
• Provides training and guidance in quality principles to associates both within and outside of the department.
• Ensures the acceptability of incoming materials, in-process and outgoing products by performing the specified inspections and audits.
• Collects data for to support analytical methods including capability studies, statistical process control, sampling plans and other statistical tools.
• Correctly interprets drawings, specifications, established standards (visual and dimensional), and other customer requirements and applies these to the product conformance determination process.
• Collects data for gage R&R's and gage calibrations in accordance with established guidelines.
• Author, verify, and issue Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) for outgoing shipments, ensuring all testing data meets customer specifications and regulatory compliance before product release.
• Strive for continuous improvement of the Company’s processes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work place using the “6S” system.
• Embrace change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction. Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities as needed.
• Considers the safety of self and others while performing job responsibilities. Understands Supervisor must be notified of unsafe conditions.
• Strive to maintain a positive work environment
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Maintain and promote Precision Polymers Values and behaviors at all times.

Skills

Quality inspection

Gage R&R

CoA issuance

6S / 5S

Data collection & SPC

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-3 months related experience

Tools

CoA systems

Measurement tools

Statistical software

Job description

Basic Scope/Purpose:

(The job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization.)

Principal Accountabilities:

The job’s essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supports the manufacturing operations by performing tasks in accordance with established and documented work instructions (i.e., First Article, Material Inspection & testing, gauge set-ups, control of nonconforming material, etc.).
• Provides training and guidance in quality principles to associates both within and outside of the department.
• Ensures the acceptability of incoming materials, in-process and outgoing products by performing the specified inspections and audits.
• Collects data for to support analytical methods including capability studies, statistical process control, sampling plans and other statistical tools.
• Correctly interprets drawings, specifications, established standards (visual and dimensional), and other customer requirements and applies these to the product conformance determination process.
• Collects data for gage R&R's and gage calibrations in accordance with established guidelines.
• Author, verify, and issue Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) for outgoing shipments, ensuring all testing data meets customer specifications and regulatory compliance before product release.
• Strive for continuous improvement of the Company’s processes.
• Maintain a clean and organized work place using the “6S” system.
• Embrace change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction. Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities as needed.
• Considers the safety of self and others while performing job responsibilities. Understands Supervisor must be notified of unsafe conditions.
• Strive to maintain a positive work environment
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Maintain and promote Precision Polymers Values and behaviors at all times.

Career Progression Opportunities:

(example: junior or senior levels)

Quality Technician has 3 levels of progression. Expectations for each level are outlined above.

Education and/or Relative Experience:

(The level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)

High school diploma or general education degree(GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Exposure to ISO Quality System Requirements a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

T he licenses, certificates or registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job.

Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities

The level of safety accountability needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.

Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions

Attend required EHS training

Wear the required PPE at all times

Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations

Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place. STOP WORK when imminent danger is present

Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.

Reinforce safety margins through active participation in incident investigations, corrective actions managed shift changes, toolbox talks, pre-tasking, STOP WORK, and task scanning.

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