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1st Shift Quality Assurance Technician

Novacel Americas
Troy, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026
As a Quality Assurance Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the consistent production of high-quality processing and protective films, technical tapes, and specialty papers that meet customer expectations and industry standards. This role requires strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a commitment to continuous improvement in a fast-paced, team-oriented manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Inspection & Testing:
  • Perform inspections and quality tests on raw materials, components, and finished products to verify compliance with established specifications and quality standards.
  • Accurately interpret production specifications and work orders.
Documentation & Reporting:
  • Maintain detailed and accurate records of inspections, tests, audits, and quality findings.
  • Prepare reports and communicate results, including recommendations for corrective and preventive actions.
Defect Analysis & Corrective Action:
  • Identify product defects, non-conformities, and process deviations.
  • Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
Process Improvement:
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at increasing product quality, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
  • Recommend and assist in implementing process enhancements and quality improvements.
Compliance & Quality Standards:
  • Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations, company procedures, and quality management systems, including ISO 9001 standards.
  • Promote and maintain a safe, professional, and compliant work environment.
Equipment Calibration & Maintenance:
  • Calibrate, maintain, and properly store testing equipment and quality tools to ensure reliable and accurate measurements.
Training & Collaboration:
  • Provide guidance and support to production staff regarding quality procedures, standards, and best practices.
  • Communicate effectively across departments and shifts to ensure seamless operations and information sharing.
Audits:
  • Participate in internal and external audits to assess compliance with quality standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
  • Minimum of 2 years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience.
  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Experience with coating paper and film products preferred.
  • Strong ability to read, understand, and follow production specifications and work instructions.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accurate data recording skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities in a collaborative team environment.
  • Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills, especially during shift transitions and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Ability to maintain regular attendance and work flexible schedules, including 8–12 hour shifts and occasional weekends.
  • Strong time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to perform physical tasks including prolonged standing, walking, repetitive motions, and coordinated hand/eye/foot movements.
  • Commitment to workplace safety, productivity, cleanliness, and compliance.

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