Quality Control Technician

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, effectively perform testing and inspections to determine the chemical,

physical, mechanical and functional properties of raw and/or finished materials for quality

assurance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Accurately perform incoming raw material quality checks requiring chemical and physical testing, including necessary sampling and sample preparation. Examples of testing includes: viscosity, percent solids, heat stability, density, melting or softening point, content of various components in coatings, consistency of color and dispersion, etc. Raw materials include: PVC paste, solvent and water based polyurethane coatings, PVC dry blend, Thermoplastic polyurethane granules, fabric, and any components used to produce the preceding. 
• Accurately perform in process testing of semi-finished goods to determine coating weights, measurements, bond strength, etc. Accurately perform chemical and physical quality testing of finished product. Physical test include: peel strength, tesile strength, tear strength tests and measurements, electrostatic properties, and appearance, including color comparisons. Inspect finished belting rolls (slabs), record defects by code, and map defect locations on a flaw report. 
• Inspection of finished belting involves the use of overhead cranes and the inspection machine.
•  Assist manufacturing with fabric preparations (sew on before/after runners) 
• Maintain proper records of test and inspection results including computer records.
•  Regular and predictable attendance Effectively communicate and cooperate with supervisors and co-workers to achieve company goals and objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or G.E.D; previous Quality Control experience prefferred.
• Ability to read, understand and follow quality control specifications written in English, including
• units measured in both English and Metric
• Ability to read and understand formulations in both percent and batch format
• Ability to independently and safely set up and operate necessary equipment.
• Satisfactory completion of required training programs
• Familiar with plastics or coatings formulating and testing
• Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude
• Working knowledge of basic computer applications