Quality Testing Technician

Strategic Materials; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Benefits

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Permanent Employee

Job summary

Sibelco is seeking a Quality Testing Technician to join our Saint Paul facility. You will support the quality system, perform product checks, and help ensure materials meet customer specifications.

Responsibilities include data entry, sampling, testing, and maintaining records, while collaborating with maintenance and production teams to optimize product quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Familiar with quality control processes and auditing.
• Ability to read procedures and test methods.
• Experience operating quality equipment (inspection tables, ovens, etc.).
• Strong communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Color vision and basic calculator use.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementing the quality system at the facility.
• Lead efforts to ensure products meet customer specifications.
• Conduct plant quality checks per SOPs and document findings.
• Track quality performance and escalate or contain deficiencies.
• Support plant quality meetings and training.
• Maintain quality records and generate reports as requested.
• Observe production lines to ensure proper sampling and testing.
• Perform in-process cullet sampling and load inspections as required.

Skills

Quality control

Data entry

Excel

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Reading procedures

Color vision

Tools

Inspection tables

Laboratory scales

Outlook

Job description

Quality Testing Technician

Location: St. Paul

At Sibelco, we advance life through materials. For over 150 years, we’ve been a trusted leader in sourcing, transforming, and distributing specialty industrial minerals. Our work powers progress across industries as diverse as glass, ceramics, construction, coatings, polymers, and water purification. Beyond our materials, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and empowering people from all walks of life to thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Are We the Perfect Match?

At Sibelco, we believe building a successful career is a two-way journey. We’re looking for individuals who share our values and vision, just as much as you’re seeking a company that aligns with your aspirations. Together, we can shape the future.

Job Description

Your Impact in This Role

• Assist in utilizing the Sibelco Quality system at Sibelco facility.
• Lead in ensuring that products and services meet or exceed customer specifications.
• Perform plant quality checks per Sibelco’s Quality Procedures.
• Track quality performance, identify problem areas, takes action to contain any deficient material from leaving the facility and undertakes other actions to improve.
• Assist with plant quality meetings and training of plant employees.
• Update and maintain Quality records on a computer.
• Analyze data and produce reports, as requested.
• Observe Production Line Workers’ actions to ensure sampling and testing are done correctly.
• Perform and document in-process cullet sampling in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP).
• Conduct and document incoming and outgoing load inspections.
• Work with the maintenance personnel to ensure equipment operates efficiently to optimize product quality.
• Wear appropriate site‑specific personal protective equipment (PPE), as required.
• Understand and adhere to all company operating procedures and company safety policies.
• Cross‑trained in other plant positions, as needed.
• Any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

What You Bring to the Table

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Dependability
• Quality
• Quantity
• Teamwork

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Quality Improvement Process knowledge. Core competencies in Quality Control, Testing, and Auditing, a plus.
• Able to read and understand Procedures and Test Methods.
• Capable of operating quality equipment (inspection tables, ovens, etc.).
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently, with little supervision.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Color vision.
• Data entry experience.
• Capable of using a calculator and laboratory scales and competency with interpreting numbers.
• Basic computer operation skills (experience with Excel and Outlook).
• Any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Mobility
• Bending
• Standing
• Walking
• Sitting
• Climbing
• Articulation
• Lifting/Carrying
• Reaching
• Grasping
• Repetitive Movements

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Type: Permanent

Why Join Us?

Sibelco is more than a workplace—it’s a community that encourages growth, innovation, and collaboration. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join our team:

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We also welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to support you through the selection process.

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Please note: We do not require agency services as we have a dedicated Global Talent Acquisition Team.

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