Quality Tech-3rd shift

WHAT IS TEKNIPLEX? 

TekniPlex Healthcare leverages its world-class materials science knowledge to deliver better patient outcomes by designing and manufacturing products that allow for less invasive procedures, reduce pain, enable faster healing and safer drug delivery.

We harness the power of world-class materials scientists, a global network of application-specific engineers, and healthcare technical teams to provide today’s finest materials solutions.

We work in a collaborative and consultative way with our customers to develop the ideal material solution to optimize mechanical properties and chemical composition to achieve the desired product performance. We are a Quality Tech 3rd Shift located in Madison, WI. 

JOB SUMMARY 

The Quality Tech 3rd Shift is responsible for the inspection, assessment, verification, testing, and documentation of process and product quality on all goods, incoming goods, and in-process used in the manufacture of our product and finished goods to the customer and acceptability thereof. Included in these duties are instrument car, calibration, and documentation. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Preform inspections and qualify control tests to ensure quality standards and adherence to specifications 
• Appropriately understand and follow the plant’s OHSE and quality systems to maintain a safe workplace and ensure quality product 
• Preform inspections and quality control tests to ensure quality standards and adherence to specifications 
• Inspect and test incoming raw materials 
• Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with customer’s specifications 
• Maintain appropriate records of tests, inspection results, and observations 
• Notify production personnel of deviations in product quality. Mark deviant products appropriately 
• Assist with set-up and clean-up of all presses when machine is down 
• Help site meet quality objectives  
• Frequently use and navigate several software systems (Quality Data Results, Inventory, Documentation, Audits, Training, etc.) 
• Other duties as assigned 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School diploma or equivalent. Some continued education preferred (i.e. Chemistry background) 
• 1-3 years quality control experience preferred 
• Good oral and written communication skills 
• Ability to use gauges and calipers 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders.  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization.  Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. 

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic, flammable or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Equal Opportunity Company  

Tekniplex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.