Quality Assurance Technician (2nd shift)

Job Description:

The Quality Assurance Technician plays a vital role in promoting and maintaining high-quality standards on the manufacturing floor. This position is responsible for ensuring that quality objectives and product specifications are consistently met for every order. The technician will support the development and delivery of training programs for new hires, product introductions, and ongoing employee development. Additionally, this role involves conducting material inspections, performing in-process testing, and participating in periodic audits to ensure compliance with company and industry standards.

2nd shift: Monday to Friday: 2:30PM to 11:00PM.

Pay rate: $20.15.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor production processes and verify correct formulations using computerized systems.

• Perform daily calculations of compounding blends to support production needs and validate equipment setup.

• Conduct in-process testing, including dart impact and assessments.

• Perform visual inspections of color let-downs to ensure color consistency.

• Carry out incoming material inspections as needed.

• Audit in-process and finished goods to verify compliance with quality standards; document findings using control plan inspection checklists.

• Support the Quality Assurance Manager with calibration tasks (tools, gauges, fixtures, etc.).

• Use hand tools to extract and prepare test samples from finished products.

• Use of various tools and equipment, such as calipers, micrometers, gauges to measure and assess product dimensions, tolerances and other critical parameters.

• Review product charge weights against the Bill of Materials (BOM) and recommend necessary adjustments.

• Conduct audits of outgoing products to ensure adherence to customer and company specifications.

• Perform additional related tasks and duties as assigned.

• Provide occasional oversight of temporary employees as required by supervisors or managers.

• Accurately recording inspection and test results, documenting findings, and maintaining records of quality control activities.

• Identifying and addressing quality issues, defects, and non-conformances.

• Collaborating with other departments, such as engineering and production, to implement corrective actions and process improvements.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or technical certification in quality, manufacturing, or a related field is a plus.

• 1–3 years of experience in a quality assurance or manufacturing environment preferred.

• Basic understanding of quality systems, inspection procedures, and production processes.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documents, including work instructions and BOM, SOP and QATM.

• Strong attention to detail with good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Comfortable using hand tools and testing equipment.

• Intermediate computer proficiency, including Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced production environment.

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Willingness to occasionally work flexible hours or shifts based on production needs.

Company Benefits:

• 2 Medical Plan Options - Base HSA (High Deductible) and Buy-Up

• Prescription (Rx) Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 2 Dental Plan Options - Base Dental and Buy-Up Dental Plans
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA’s)
• Health Care FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Company Paid Base Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accident, Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Company Paid Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Company Paid Disability Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Base Long-Term Disability (LTD)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Hospital, Accident & Critical Illness (Cancer) Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan with 50% Company Match
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Vacation and Personal/Sick Time
• Paid Grandparent Leave
• Paid Bonding Leave
• Adoption Assistance
• Education Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement)

About Wastequip

Wastequip got its start in 1989 with containers and compactors. But, today, we have evolved into so much more than just a manufacturer of high-quality steel containers and compactors. We are the waste industry’s only All-in-One solutions provider – from carts and containers to collect waste to hoists and trash trucks to move the waste to parts, service and technology to keep your operation running smoothly.

While we’re proud to be North America’s leading manufacturer of waste handling equipment, we are equally proud to be a driving force for enhanced sustainability across the waste industry. We are consistently striving to improve our own operations while making it easier for our customers to do the right thing – building a brighter future for all.