Quality Technician (Iowa City, IA)

Quality Technician

Main Purpose of the Job To assist the Quality Assurance Manager in all Quality Assurance activities in Production and in Laboratory to assure exceptional quality product is delivered to the customer. Main Responsibilities Measurements and Testing o Ensure production compliance with all internal and customer product and packaging specifications o Ensures completion of all customer required testing through daily checks of SPC data entry of Machine Operators and Quality Technicians o Maintains measurement database integrity o Coordinates sampling testing and reporting for new product mold qualifications Quality Test Equipment o Maintains optimum performance and internal calibration checks on quality related test equipment. o Schedules external calibration and maintains approved equipment list. o Performs gage R& R testing for new equipment or operators. Documentation o Maintenance of customer product specification and drawings o Develops and maintains internal product and packaging specifications o Maintains current revision of customer and Alpla test methods o Controls and reports all nonconformance product per documented procedures o Provides quality data for monthly reporting in emis and other customer required data reporting o Maintains quality related records from production & quality lab. o Coordinates reporting production quality through Certificate of Compliance as specified by customer o Reviews approves & maintains certificate of compliance assurance for incoming material Trains and monitors compliance of test methods for personnel performing quality testing Trains personnel in quality related work instructions Performs routine line inspections Responsible for promoting quality mind set in all plant employees Responsible for the control & coordination of rework for all nonconforming product Responsible for maintenance of product quality aides o Maintaining customer approved color samples o Ensures that a signed acceptable sample for color or reject sample for defects are available for standard decision making Coordinates staffing replacement for planned absence of quality technicians Assumes Quality Manager responsibilities with Plant Operation Manager guidance when required Education Experience High School Diploma or equivalent Experience with physical lab testing equipment calipers scales digital height gauge and compression force testing equipment preferred Qualifications Skills Basic Computer skills Ability to work well with other departments Able to make decisions with little supervision (Night Shift) Able to handle multi-task environment with good organizational skills ALPLA is a leader in technology in Plastic Bottle manufacturing offering our clients innovative products at the highest quality level. We have 150 plants in 40 countries with more than 15 000 employees dedicated to researching developing and manufacturing our products. Our growing family business has strong values fairness and respect for our employees and customers. Our Company plays a major role in social economical and environmental matters worldwide. Benefits Health and Wellness Care Program Dependent Care Cost Savings Program Recognition Programs Promotional Opportunities 401K Retirement Plan and excellent Matching Plan Medical dental vision plan Education assistance program Short Term Long Term and Life insurance paid by ALPLA Paid vacation Paid holidays WE WILL PAY RELOCATION EXPENSES TO RIGHT CANDIDATE Please apply at s career.alpla.com en job-at-alpla quality-technician