Quality Technician: Precision Process & Defect Detection

Walsworth; Marceline (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsworth in Marceline, MO is seeking a Quality Technician responsible for monitoring and maintaining the quality of manufacturing processes. You will collect readings from fountain solution tanks, track data, and help determine quality decisions by identifying defects and recording error data.

You will audit press units for dot gain and density, calibrate testing equipment, conduct bindery audits, and document repairs in AS400.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Willingness to work overtime as production requires.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay organized.
• Must be self-directed and capable of working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Take precise readings of the plate making process by recording and analyzing data weekly.
• Record conductivity, pH, surface tension and temperature in fountain solution tanks and Auto-mix station.
• Audit press units for dot gain, density and print defects using densitometers or spectrodensitometers.
• Calibrate and service press room testing equipment and viewing booths.
• Conduct audits of bindery machines and enter repairs into AS400.
• Save samples of defects and document issues for root cause analysis.
• Identify potential defects and investigate via proofs and cross-department collaboration.
• Work overtime beyond 40 hours as production requires.

Skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Reading and following instructions

Overtime willingness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Walsworth in Marceline, MO is seeking a Quality Technician responsible for monitoring and maintaining the quality of manufacturing processes. You will collect readings from fountain solution tanks, track data, and help determine quality decisions by identifying defects and recording error data.

You will audit press units for dot gain and density, calibrate testing equipment, conduct bindery audits, and document repairs in AS400.