Film Quality Technician

About This Role

This role involves ensuring the quality of film products by verifying raw materials, machine settings, and product specifications throughout the extrusion, converting, and packaging processes. The technician performs regular checks, documents findings, and collaborates with production operators and quality engineers to maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Verify raw materials used for mixing prior to adding to the extrusion machine
• Verify extrusion set point targets are set according to product type (batch records)
• Verify extrusion station line clearance performed
• Verify conversion machine is set to correct length and width for each lane
• Verify converting station line clearance performed
• Verify packaging of product is per packaging specification
• Verify packaging document is a clear reflection of which product is in which box
• Communicate with production operators to ensure paperwork is completed and accurate in real time
• Perform hourly checks of extrusion to ensure thickness of material is meeting specification
• Perform hourly checks of converting to ensure product is meeting specification
• Perform hourly checks of packaging to ensure the correct method is being used
• Sign off in the batch record at various check points to ensure product is being made according to specifications
• Verify the calibration of the scale each day and log appropriately
• Collect various samples for retains and testing per the batch record
• Weigh film samples for total moisture capacity on a daily basis until testing is discontinued by QE
• Complete various tasks (e.g., Ingress Study, Comparison Studies) upon request
• Work in other departments on an as-needed basis
• Work with the Film Quality Engineer on creating and learning new quality procedures for the continual improvement of the Film Department

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Proficient in using calipers and a micro balance scale
• Understand basic Microsoft computer skills
• High accuracy with data entry and attention to detail
• Understand basic FIFO for inventory purposes
• Time management skills
• Able to work as a team
• Able to communicate effectively to others
• Math Skills: Basic College Algebra or Advanced High School Math
• Reading Skills: Basic College Literature or Senior Reading Level of High School

Nice to have:

• Experience in Quality Assurance