Quality - Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

Elkhart Plastics, a Myers Industries company (NYSE: MYE), is one of the largest custom rotational molding companies in the United States. With more than 500 employees and 33 years in business, we have the experience and knowledge to make any unique part using the rotomolding process. Elkhart Plastics headquarters are in South Bend, IN, and we have additional facilities in Middlebury, IN; Elkhart, IN; Littleton, CO; Ridgefield, WA; and Atlantic, IA, use the most advanced rotational molding equipment in the industry. We create custom plastics in virtually every application imaginable and an almost endless variety of shapes and thicknesses. From storage tanks to boat seating and agricultural applications to intermediate bulk containers and plastic pallets, Elkhart Plastics is trusted by companies throughout the country to provide a rotationally molded solution, custom designed to meet their needs.

Job Overview:
The overall responsibility of the Quality Assurance Technician I is to perform tasks related to maintaining and continually improving the Quality Management System processes. This is a 2nd Shift Position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Good Understanding of the Management System including the processes related to both the quality an environmental standard requirement
• Inspects materials and products daily to ensure quality criteria are met.
• Audit processes daily to ensure effectiveness.
• Respond to quality issues discovered and/or bring to QA’s attention
• Perform corrective/preventive actions.
• Review scrap and troubleshoot nonconforming conditions.
• Responsible for assisting in meeting production demands, as required.
• Perform first article inspections.
• Perform impact testing, as required.
• Assist with collecting, managing, and reporting of information related to warranty claims and RMA’s.
• Respond to quality issues discovered and/or brought to QA attention.
• Perform First Off and In-Process floor inspections, as required.
• Assist with other quality related activities as required.
• Understand and set inspection plans with acceptable quality levels.
• Understand the basics of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Complete assigned projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and write proficiently.
• Able to perform measurement and analysis of product
• Use measuring tools such as calipers and scales.
• Possess good computer skills.
• Must be capable of reading prints
• Good communication skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to learn and use programs such as Syspro, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Education and Experience

• Quality experience working in Manufacturing a plus
• 1-2 years previous quality inspection experience
• Good understanding of the Management System including the processes related to both the quality and environmental standard requirements.

Working Conditions

Able to work in hot humid environment for extended periods of time.
This job is in a typical manufacturing environment, to include:

• Ovens, torches, and rotating tools
• Forklifts and other moving machinery
• Loud work environment

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to remain stationary with intermediate walking throughout the shift. Frequently lift parts weighing up to 50 pounds alone and parts more than 50 pounds with assistance and must be able to transport these up to 20 feet.
• Must be able to operate the hand tools and write legible. Must be able to position self to maneuver around parts, material, and molds.

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.