Job Information
Ring Container Technologies RAPAC Quality Control Technician in Oakland, Tennessee
Job Purpose
Perform the process development or quality testing needed to confirm that incoming raw materials, in-process production, and final product materials meet expected specifications, while following lab safety practices and good manufacturing practices.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Follow good manufacturing practices to ensure that all documentation is accurate, reliable, and compliant with regulatory standards
Follow and utilize the Quality Management System Manual for guidance of job operation.
Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and test equipment, along with routine calibration of but not limited to
GC - Gas chromatographs
XRF - X-ray fluorescence
FTIR – Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy
PSA – Particle size analyzer
Perform quality tests to identify compliance or non-compliance
Perform routine audits of but not limited to:
Extrusion equipment
Support equipment
Quality Systems
Standard Operating Procedures
Warehouse program
Maintenance program
Production program
Quality program
Record test results for record keeping that could be subject to audit
Prepare samples, reagents, and solutions, using flammable liquids and acids in a hood
Troubleshoot processes, test methods, and equipment
Clean lab equipment, test equipment, and the laboratory working environment
Monitors, maintains, and utilizes Statistical Process Control (SPC) as a means for quality awareness and improvement
Provide support in diagnostics of extrusion equipment and support equipment
Experience, Educational and Technical Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in science related field preferred
At least 5 years of manufacturing or laboratory experience
Strong technical background
Abilities Required
Prompt and regular attendance
Independently perform routine tests in a timely manner
Exercise good judgment when test results do not appear reasonable
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Work in a team environment and build relationships with other areas of the organization
Record accurate and legible data using good documentation practices
Key Competencies
Interpersonal Skills
Technical Learning
Perseverance
Problem Solving
Standing Alone
Action Oriented
Physical Activity Required:
Climbing:
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs and equipment, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Needs good body agility.
Stooping:
Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. This requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Crouching:
Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
Reaching:
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing:
Standing for sustained periods of time.
Walking:
Moving over long distances to accomplish tasks.
Pushing:
Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling:
Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting:
Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
Grasping:
Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Feeling:
Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin.
Fingering:
Picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm.
Talking:
Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. This includes activities where detailed or important spoken instruction must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing:
Perceiving the nature of sounds with no less than 40 dB at 500 Hz, 100 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction. Able to receive detailed information through oral communication and to make fine discriminations in sound, such as when making fine adjustments on machine parts.
Repetitive Motion:
Substantial movements of the arms, hand and/or fingers.
Vision:
Must be able to prepare and analyze data and figures. Eye sight capable of seeing small defects at distances close to the eyes.
Exertion:
Medium Work – Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Environmental Working Conditions:
The worker is subject to
both inside and outside environmental conditions
Extreme heat with temperatures above 100 for periods of more than one hour
Noise exceeding 85dBa
Exposure of moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, etc.
Atmospheric conditions, i.e. fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation
Flammable liquids, acids, or oils
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Pay Range Minimum:
26.3