Sr Quality Technician - 1st Shift

Zeus; Arden Hills (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in plastics manufacturing is seeking a Sr Quality Technician for 1st shift. The role involves performing quality control inspections throughout the product development and manufacturing phases. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of experience in the medical device industry, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years experience in medical device industry performing quality control inspections.
• Basic understanding of drawings and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedure manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control inspections on incoming, in-process, and finished products.
• Maintain accurate quality inspection records and results documentation.
• Support engineering and quality teams in equipment validation activities.

Skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microscopes

Pin gauges

Job description

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Support the quality management system program by performing inspections on product at all phases of development and manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Perform the quality control inspection function, including all incoming, in-process, and finished product inspections.
• Work semi-independently to perform operations under minimal supervision.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and adhere to CER gowning and personnel hygiene requirements.
• Train on manufacturing procedures as needed.
• Maintain accurate quality inspection records and results documentation.
• Assist with Material Review Board (MRB), Purchase Order (PO) review, and product release processes.
• Help maintain an accurate document control system and equipment calibration programs.
• Support engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams in equipment validation activities, including verification inspections and testing.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; or minimum of 5+ years experience in medical device industry performing quality control inspections.
• Basic understanding of drawings and specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic math skills: decimals, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to apply common sense and follow detailed instructions; problem-solving skills involving standard variables.
• Proficiency in using measurement tools like microscopes and pin gauges, and comparing measurements to standards.

Competencies

• Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate interpersonal skills.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Teamwork and positive contribution to team spirit.
• Motivation, planning, and organizational skills.
• Professionalism and respectful behavior.
• Focus on quality, accuracy, and thoroughness.
• Adherence to safety and security procedures.
• Adaptability to changing environments and demands.
• Reliability in attendance and punctuality.
• Dependability and responsibility in task completion.
• Initiative and self-development.
• Ability to generate suggestions for work improvement.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Quality Assurance
• Industry: Plastics Manufacturing