What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician- Day Shift position at Magnera Corporation?
Overview
Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.
The Quality Technican is responsible for the sampling and testing of a non-woven production line, helping to ensure a quality product, maintaining a safe work environment and achieving desired key performance measurements.
Responsibilities
- Makes subjective determinations based on visual appearance of materials.
- Performs required testing and reviews testing results and determines compliance to specification limits and retest limits. Reports results ensuring that production is aware of any out of limit conditions.
- Assists with the collection and preparation of micro test samples.
- Tests and determines usability of raw materials. Releases raw material.
- Assists with trial runs including interface with Production, Process Engineering, Product Development and Sales/Marketing.
- Maintains records and charts using statistical techniques for analysis.
- Using computer input database, manipulates data is required for most parameters using MS office software.
- Monitors and calibrates all testing equipment to ensure all parameters are set to required settings. Troubleshoots any non-compliances.
- Trains fellow team members on testing equipment and procedures.
- Maintains housekeeping expectations. Conducts housekeeping audits and reports findings.
- Achieves key performance measures, safety and quality.
- Participates on Lean Manufacturing/Process Improvement teams.
- Performs all tasks in a safe manner. Complies with all safety rules.
- Participates as backup to shift technician and microbiologist.
- Hours are M-F 7a-3p, and may be asked to worked overtime to ensure adepquate QT coverage.
- Performs any other duties as required by supervisor/manager.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent with some college or advanced experience or training preferred
- Two or more years of laboratory experience or six months working in a nonwoven manufacturing environment.
- Excellent computer skills with high competency in MS Office
- Knowledge of SAP, APS, WMS preferred
