Quality Control Technician

Company: Pipeline Plastics LLC
Location: Decatur
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Title: Quality Technician
Reports to: Vice President of Quality, or designee
FLSA:
Location(s): Decatur, TX
Department: 600
Direct Reports: None
Summary:
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:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• 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: NOTE: Two (2) proficiency levels have been established for this position. Level 1 is the entry level position. Level 2, and an associated increase in pay rate, is achieved once training is complete, assignment to independent shift work occurs, and proficiency is demonstrated.
          • 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:
                This position should possess the following skills/knowledge:
                • 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

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