QA Technician
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Overview
Job Description
SUMMARY
Inspect finished products, products being processed, incoming materials, parts and assemblies, etc. for conformance to company standards. An incumbent may or may not perform all of the duties listed below, dependent on the specific plant for which support is provided.
FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
Essential Functions:
- Perform product inspections for conformance to customer requirements and quality standards.
- Communicate with shift supervisors about problems, defects (part, packaging, labeling)
- Measure and record data (datamyte system, dimensional sheets, etc.)
- Check and verify that equipment is operating properly; notify shift supervisor of problems
- Verify calibration of height gauge, balance or scales, calipers, thickness gauge, depth gauge, etc.
- Collect product samples for testing (drop, leak, seal)
- Prepare samples for shipping to customers with necessary paperwork
- Respond to quality concerns from shift supervisor, technicians, or inspector packers
- Approve product after process or maintenance changes; sign off.
- Trace defects to point of origin to determine resolution for non-conformance issues.
- Prepare non-conforming product reports (defective product and packaging)
- Prepare daily paperwork (inspection reports, inventory, status sheets, etc.); maintain records and archives.
- Attend meetings re: quality, safety issues, changes affecting production, etc.
- Perform other related duties and special projects.
Marginal Functions:
- Maintain cleanliness and order of testing lab.
POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education: Requires a high school education or equivalent plus additional specialized training in inspection procedures.
Experience: Requires a minimum of 1 year experience in inspection procedures for a manufacturing enterprise (including technical cause and effect and problem solving) in order to gain sufficient skill to perform the requirements of the position.
Skills and Abilities, which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:
- Language: Perform reading, writing and speaking at an intermediate level.
- Mathematical: Competent in practical application of arithmetic, algebra and geometry; add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure; calculate fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion, variables and formulas.
- Reasoning: Ability to apply rational principles to solve practical problems and deal with several concrete variables in standardized situations and to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Computer skills at an intermediate level.
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Work Aids, which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:
Computer, printer, calculator, Datamyte, Access, Excel, and label maker software, measuring instruments (calipers, gauges, scales, etc.).
“Responsible for food safety, food quality and site safety.”
Revised 01/30/2026
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