Quality Technician-Level 1

Pipeline Plastics, LLC; Levelland (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pipeline Plastics, LLC is seeking a Quality Inspector/ Lab Technician to perform product inspections, tests, and quality notifications. The role requires following safety rules and maintaining lab cleanliness, with responsibilities across density, melt index, ash tests, and in-process inspections.

The position demands 40+ hour workweeks and weekend availability as needed. Proficiency with MS Word/Excel and forklift operation is expected, with a high school diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong math skills.
• Willingness to work 40+ hours and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety requirements.
• Generate Quality Notifications in the PLP Intranet.
• Conduct product inspections and testing to ensure compliance with standards.
• Maintain good housekeeping in lab and lab areas.
• Perform Density, Melt Index/HLMI, and Ash tests on incoming products.
• Conduct in-process inspections for pipe extrusion at least 2x per shift.
• Verify accuracy of silo pack logs (NGD).
• Verify pipe dimensions on samples submitted for final inspection.
• Perform Quick Burst and Ring Tensile tests within lab capabilities.
• Inspect finished product and mark acceptance status.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Brief Description

This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Quality or designee.

Summary

Brief Description

This position requires the flexibility to work 40+ hours per week and weekends as required. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Quality or designee.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Follow all safety requirements.
• Generate Quality Notifications in the PLP Intranet
• Conducts product inspection and testing to ensure compliance with applicable standards. Works with production personnel in maintaining a path of continual improvement in products and services supplied to our customers.
• Maintain good housekeeping in lab and lab areas.
• Conducts inspection and testing as prescribed in the PLP Quality Manual:
  • Perform Density, Melt Index/HLMI, and Ash tests on all incoming products.
  • Conduct in-process inspections for pipe extrusion a minimum of 2x per shift
  • Verify accuracy of silo pack logs. (NGD)
  • Verify pipe dimensions on samples submitted for final inspection
  • Perform Quick Burst and Ring Tensile, within capabilities of lab equipment.
  • Inspect finished product and mark appropriately for identification of acceptance status.

Job Skills

• Leadership, professionalism, organizational and communication skills
• Experience with MSWord and MSExcel
• Strong focus on safety, quality customer service and productivity
• Ability to operate a forklift

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Strong math skills

Preferred Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience
• Previous customer service and/or warehouse experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 75 pounds
• Ability to verbally communicate with other employees
• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods of time in temperature extremes
• Ability to use hands, arms and legs to physically handle and transport finished goods
• Position requires full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting and ability to mount/dismount industrial equipment and vehicles
• Ability to speak, read and write fluently in the English language
• Must be able to withstand extreme weather conditions (especially heat)
• Must be able to work weekends
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Must have reliable transportation to/from work
• Must be punctual to work