What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Tech position at EDCO PRODUCTS INCORPORATED?
Position Overview
This full-time, non-exempt position is based in New Carlisle, IN and reports to the Quality Control Manager. This individual is responsible for testing bare and painted coils for conformance to established quality parameters. This role requires independent judgment and real-time decision-making to maintain product quality during production. The Quality Control Technician is expected to understand specification requirements and take appropriate action to ensure all materials remain within acceptable standards. This is a position with working hours of 04:00 am/pm – 04:00 am/pm, and is on a 2-2-3 schedule. As a member of EDCOAT, LLC’s production team, the Quality Control Technician will be accountable for complying with all applicable company standards and government regulations. Success will be defined by the employee’s ability to ensure the quality and consistency of paint and metal used in the coil coating process.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed described. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Collecting and testing samples including from raw materials, work-in-process, pre-shipments, and finished products to determine compliance with customer’s and vendor’s quality standards.
- Comparing (physically and visually) paint samples to color charts and templates to ensure that products conform to quality standards.
- Tracking of and accounting for any rejected metals and/or coatings.
- Gathering and sending samples to interested parties in the event of a claim and/or any other quality issue (metal, paint, color matching and warranty panels, etc.).
- Monitoring work-in-process product performance against specifications and proactively initiating or recommending adjustments to maintain compliance. Escalating issues to the Quality Control Manager or Paint Line Supervisor when conditions cannot be corrected within acceptable limits.
- Understanding customer specifications, internal standards, and acceptable quality ranges for each order, and actively monitoring ASTM test results, color, and appearance to ensure compliance. The Quality Control Technician is responsible for making or directing necessary process adjustments (e.g., oven settings, line speed, chemical levels, or application parameters) to maintain product within specification and to prevent the production of nonconforming material.
- Checking and documenting calibration of measuring devices used in production.
- Maintaining close contact with production departments concerning all aspects of product quality by inspecting each of the runs for deviations or other problems to reduce or eliminate the production of substandard product.
- Taking care of wet section tanks.
- Other duties as assigned.
Competencies
- Chemistry: Chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and related processes.
- English Language: Structure, content, meaning, and spelling of words, and grammar.
- Mathematics: Arithmetic, algebra, statistics, and their applications.
- Attention to Detail: Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Ability to interpret test data (ASTM, color, and visual standards), understand acceptable tolerances, and make timely, effective decisions to adjust process conditions and maintain product quality.
- Cooperation: Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Dependability: Being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Integrity: Being honest and ethical in all internal and external workplace interactions.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency required
- Previous manufacturing experience required.
- Previous quality-related experience preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
- Requires extended periods of walking and standing on concrete surfaces, occasional stooping, bending, or sitting, and the extensive use of hands to manipulate or regulate quality control equipment to ensure product meets customer specifications.
- The Quality Control Technician position requires the ability to manually lift 50 pounds from floor to waist level and to manually push/pull 50 pounds.
Working Environment
- Quality Control Technicians are scheduled to work 12 hour shifts weekly with occasional extension of regular working hours as necessary to meet production deadlines and exceed customer expectations.
- Extreme caution must be exercised when working around rotating machinery or metal strip.
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be worn as needed in compliance with Edcoat, LLC’s standards and/or government regulations.
About EDCOAT, LLC
In 1998, EDCO Enterprises expanded and opened EDCOAT, LLC (“EDCOAT”). EDCOAT operates in a 260,000 sq ft facility in New Carlisle, IN and provides coating for all types of metals including aluminum, cold rolled, galvanized, stainless steel and more to a wide range of customers throughout North America.
For over 20 years, EDCOAT has been a leader in the coating and slitting industry. We, as a team, continue to set the standard for quality, service, and innovation. Every employee contributes to our success. Know you will be challenged and rewarded – and success is shared because we’re in it together. EDCOAT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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4:00pm-12:00am (midnight), M-F with occasional overtime required
Salary : $22