Quality Control Technician I

Ensure manufacturing processes meet control specifications and finished product standards are met. Provide problem-solving support to operations.

Wed love to meet you if

youre energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge

you enjoy working with others to deliver great work

youre innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

• Perform all work in accordance with safety rules and regulations and participate in facility health & safety activities as assigned.
• Verify product standards are met through statistical analysis of product and process measurements and observations.
• Ensure all relevant quality requirements are consistently met according to the QC manual and plant SOPs.
• Ensure that non-conforming product is appropriately quarantined, identified and segregated according to standard procedures.
• Analyze and evaluate quarantined product to determine disposition in accordance with product standards.
• Record testing and inspection results, input into appropriate database or spreadsheets. Identify and respond to statistical trends or non-conforming process measures and test values.
• Verify that all product packaging and appearance standards are met. Lead in troubleshooting and resolving non-conformances; conduct audits of finished product packaging.
• Lead in maintaining the conformance of the manufacturing process to specifications. Use root cause analysis to identify, troubleshoot and resolve non-conformances.
• Monitor and document process parameter changes as assigned, identify and lead troubleshooting efforts to eliminate special cause variation
• Communicate test results and observations to operations and management to maintain process and product conformance.
• Monitor and record consumption and inventory of raw materials (wax, resin, etc.).
• Verify quality of raw materials as required.
• Ensure preventive and unscheduled maintenance tasks are assigned and completed, including cleaning and calibration of processing and testing equipment.
• Assist in process and product tests/trials as assigned and compile, analyze, and report trial test results as required.
• Be pro-active in identifying and performing other tasks to maintain and improve safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Modify and create process and product SSOPs and JSAs
• Provide guidance and leadership to plant employees with respect to adherence to process control plan

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 2-4 years minimum experience in OSB manufacturing
• Combination of experience, education, or training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position; manufacturing experience preferred
• Knowledge of and ability to follow safety and environmental standards and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a computer and supporting software, to include spreadsheet and statistical packages.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Demonstrated ability to operate sample preparation and testing equipment.
• Knowledge of inventory management.
• Proficient math skills and statistical knowledge, including SPC concepts.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a variety of material handling equipment (both hand tools and electrical/motorized equipment)
• Demonstrated ability to work while wearing a respirator and/or other safety clothing or equipment

Education:

• Associate degree preferred or equivalent technical training.
• ASQ certifications, Lean Six Sigma training, or other applicable training

Plant environment with exposure to sawdust, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and other inclement conditions.