Quality Control Technician

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Quality Control Technician. This role is based in our facility in Walla Walla, WA, and reports to the Quality Control Supervisor. Do not miss the opportunity to join an engaging team of people-centric professionals, leaders, problem solvers, and entrepreneurs!

Job Summary

We are seeking an upbeat individual who will be responsible to support the Quality Control Division! This includes testing and inspecting PVC and HDPE products at various stages of production. Emphasis will be placed on the checking and testing of products throughout the production process, recording the results and compiling reports to detail the results.

Position Offers

• Pay: $23.50 per hour
• The position is a Full-Time, Permanent Position with Comprehensive Benefits
• 8 paid holidays every calendar year
• Plant annual bonus program
• Work schedule: 8hr shift; Sun – Thurs 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Principal Responsibilities

• Perform tests on manufactured products to identify the degree of compliance with company and third-party standards.
• Record all testing results and communicate results to affected parties
• Conduct production inspections and maintain records of production inspections
• Identify areas of quality control improvement and implement new methods accordingly.
• Incumbent will be responsible to optimally operate QC equipment to include: Faro Arm, Burst Test System, Heat Reversion Oven, Flattener, and other QC equipment
• Able to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, and specifications
• Responsibly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment while adhering to all safety policies and procedures
• Must be eager to learn, self-motivated to work independently and have good written and verbal communication skills
• Other duties as the need arises and/or assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong aptitude for numerical calculations and analytics
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Experience using QC equipment for pressure testing is helpful

Tools and Equipment

• Capable of using dimensional gauges and tools to measure PVC and HDPE products.
• Incumbent will be required to operator a forklift

Work Environment

Incumbent spends 100% of their time in a manufacturing plant environment requiring varying degrees of physical labor. Lifting, pulling, pushing heavy objects (20-50lbs), standing for long periods and walking are required. Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat, dust, noise levels and the use of equipment such as sharp blades and presses. Considerable amount of sensory attention is required. Limited control of work pace and unexpected workflow bring considerable stresses to this position. The incumbent understands, respects, and adheres to the workplace health & safety rules and regulations.

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long term Disability
• 401k and company match
• Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick days
• Referral Program
• Reimburse COBRA costs while transitioning to IPEX benefits