What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Specialist position at AWT Labels & Packaging?
Brief Description
General Description of Job: The Quality Control Specialist is product-oriented and focused on identifying quality issues at the source in the production area. To ensure customer requirements, product sampling is performed at critical processes along with monitoring of process requirements. This includes Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices. A balance of quality expectations to meet customer needs coupled with an understanding of productivity in a manufacturing environment.
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities (Note, activities that occupy approx. 80% of time):
Physical Job Demands:
This position requires a considerable amount of walking through all press areas and being on your feet for long periods of time, up to 10 hours (depending on shift). Occasional lifting/carrying 35-50 pounds.
Skills/Abilities To Meet Job Requirements
Reads/writes English. Good organizational skills; good communication skills; accuracy with numbers and information (basic math skills; attention to detail; good work ethics. Ability to use measuring tools such as ruler, barcode verifier, COF Tester, and calipers. Print/ Spec Reading. Level temperament. Basic computer skills.
Education And Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent GED. Quality field experience is desired or must be willing to learn basic quality control principles. Print/manufacturing experience is a plus. Additional experience in rewind and converting helpful.
Summary
AWT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply for available positions by submitting an application or resume for consideration. AWT will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws. It is AWT's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Please note these job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
General Description of Job: The Quality Control Specialist is product-oriented and focused on identifying quality issues at the source in the production area. To ensure customer requirements, product sampling is performed at critical processes along with monitoring of process requirements. This includes Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices. A balance of quality expectations to meet customer needs coupled with an understanding of productivity in a manufacturing environment.
Primary Tasks and Responsibilities (Note, activities that occupy approx. 80% of time):
- Review press retains for workmanship and provide appropriate feedback to operators and supervisors, in a timely fashion.
- Review inspection records on forms and provide 2nd party sign and line clearances for jobs about to run on Press.
- Assist in quality checks during shift change-over to ensure it is effectively and efficiently performed.
- Ensure First Article, Final Inspection or customer qualification samples are available as requested.
- Assist in consistent, accurate records including good documentation practices.
- Assist the Press Operators in processing Quality Hold items as needed.
- Perform periodic testing as required throughout the run at press (ex. COF tests)
- Review set up checks on forms and provide 2nd party sign off for quality and line clearances for jobs about to run on Rewind or in Packaging.
- Provide guidance for quality concerns that arise in Rewind and Packaging
- Assists in Printers Error process as needed.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Perform periodic quality inspections throughout the run to ensure job meets customer expectations (ex. die stain tests, bar code scans, and verifying dimensions).
- Conduct internal audits as needed (as they fit into current workload).
Physical Job Demands:
This position requires a considerable amount of walking through all press areas and being on your feet for long periods of time, up to 10 hours (depending on shift). Occasional lifting/carrying 35-50 pounds.
Skills/Abilities To Meet Job Requirements
Reads/writes English. Good organizational skills; good communication skills; accuracy with numbers and information (basic math skills; attention to detail; good work ethics. Ability to use measuring tools such as ruler, barcode verifier, COF Tester, and calipers. Print/ Spec Reading. Level temperament. Basic computer skills.
Education And Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent GED. Quality field experience is desired or must be willing to learn basic quality control principles. Print/manufacturing experience is a plus. Additional experience in rewind and converting helpful.
Summary
AWT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified and interested persons to apply for available positions by submitting an application or resume for consideration. AWT will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, military status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other basis protected by federal, state and local laws. It is AWT's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.
Please note these job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.