Quality Control Technician - 2nd Shift

Job Description

As a Quality Control Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and safety of our products. You will assist the Sheeter Operator and other team members as needed, verify and maintain records for incoming and outgoing products, and conduct tasks in accordance with safety protocols. Your responsibilities will include collecting and testing samples, recording and comparing results, and maintaining organized and accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sheeter Operator and other team members as necessary.
• Verify and maintain records for incoming and outgoing products.
• Conduct tasks safely, following proper work procedures.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and organized work area free of safety hazards.
• Follow all safety rules and wear required safety equipment.
• Collect representative samples from all lots of incoming materials.
• Test samples using prescribed techniques and checklists.
• Record and compare test results with specifications for each grade.
• Maintain test samples and accurate records, ensuring data and samples can be located as necessary.
• Collect representative samples from start-ups and end-of-rolls from laminators and printers.
• Perform visual analysis of samples to detect defects.
• Conduct and record in-process test results, including caliper, smoothness, and gloss tests.
• Monitor trends and shifts in work-in-process test results, run-to-run, and within-run variability.
• Inform supervisor of questionable materials and test results.
• Notify supervisor immediately of suspected test equipment issues.
• Empty baler as needed.
• Calibrate quality control equipment.

• Ability to work safely in a fast-paced environment and remain focused during slower periods.
• Capacity to work independently and as part of a team, supporting co-workers.
• Understanding of product quality requirements and the role in ensuring quality.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using units of weight measurement and volume.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with computer concepts.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or up to one year of related experience or training.
• Ability to understand and follow operating and job procedures.
• Willingness to work various shifts and overtime.
• Troubleshooting skills in a laboratory setting.
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards.
• Chemistry and quality assurance skills.

This position operates on the second shift, from 4 pm to 12 am, with two weeks of training on the first shift from 7 am to 3 pm. The work environment involves proximity to moving mechanical parts and exposure to electrical shock risks, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is typically loud. This role may involve handling hazardous waste, requiring annual mandatory training in hazardous waste management procedures relevant to the position.

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $22.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Great Barrington,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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