at Container Specialties in Franklin Park, Illinois, United States
Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Lead Quality Control Technician
Work Location: Franklin Park, IL
Department: Quality Assurance
X Full-time Part-Time Exempt X Non-Exempt
Position Summary:
MIDWEST CAN is a leading plastic blow molding and injection molding company producing quality containers for the food, automotive, chemical and agricultural markets at its Franklin Park (Chicago), IL location. This describes the duties and expectations of the Lead Quality Control Technicianposition.
TheLEAD QUALITY TECHNICIAN will perform inspections and interface with the operations department to optimize the quality of our products.The incumbent is also responsible for training new quality control technicians.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Lead Quality Technician is responsible for the assurance of component and finished goods’ compliance to ensure product quality. This position reports directly to Quality Manager and indirectly to the Production Supervisor. Master and perform correct measurement techniques
Initiate and communicate reactions to out of spec conditions
Interpret inspection results and product output to ensure no nonconformances are release
Provide operations with information and services as requested for problem solving
Cooperate and communicate with entire quality team to ensure seamless and consistent decision-making and support to operations; actively participate in daily shift handoff
Communicate and train line personnel and operations personnel on product requirements
Ensure all documents and records are compliant with customer & regulatory requirements and complete with approvals (or deviations/reactions/communications as necessary).
Quarantine any nonconforming/suspect material and make disposition (with help from management when necessary).
Promote quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization
Education and Work Experience Requirements High School Diploma or GED
Strong verbal communication skills as demonstrated in the context of the interviewing processes.
Strong inter-personal skills as demonstrated in the context of the interviewing processes and verifiable references.
2 years’ experience required
Experience in inspection in a manufacturing environment
Experience with micrometers, calipers, MagnaMike and other instrumentation a plus.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Attention to detail and consistent follow-through to persevere through change resistance.
Physical Requirements
Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to 12 hours per day
Will climb stairs on an occasional basis
Will lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis
Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
20/40 vision in each eye, with or without correction, is required
Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures
May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis
Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
Midwest Can and Container Specialties is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.
