Quality Control Tech

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for monitoring and troubleshooting the daily quality of the plant. The Quality Control Technician must always stay in communication with the Quality Control Manager and/or the Production & Plant Manager(s) in cases of failures. This is a physically demanding job and requires the ability to lift 50 pounds, kneel, squat, sit, and stand repetitiously for the entire shift. Duties and Responsibilities Follow guidelines for preparing and testing samples Measure test pieces using a variety of measuring devices including calipers, tape measures, moisture meters, and scales Must be able to determine when retesting is necessary and maintain communication with management regarding all retests Must be able to always maintain legible paperwork to record test results Maintains a safe and clean working environment, complying with procedures, rules, and regulations Must work well with limited supervision Must be very safety oriented and comply with all company and OSHA regulations Perform other duties as assigned by management Troubleshooting quality issues Daily monitoring of quality and process flow Data entry of quality results Required Skills & Experience Read and write in English. Reliable individual with an excellent time and attendance record Proficient in basic math skills Proficient in the use of basic tools and measuring devices Proficient in basic computer skills (Microsoft Excel and Word) Excellent written and verbal communication High attention to detail and organization Creative problem solver Positive attitude with a track record of delivering results Self-motivated with a strong ability to multitask and operate with minimal supervision Capable of lifting at least 50 pounds, kneeling, squatting, and standing repetitiously High school diploma or equivalent Preferred Skills & Experience Previous experience in quality control or quality assurance Previous experience in lumber manufacturing Equal Employment Opportunity: SmartLam North America is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, benefits, compensation, and training. We seek to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws related to discrimination and will not tolerate the interference with the ability of any of the Company’s employees to perform their job duties. Americans with Disabilities SmartLam North America will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified employees with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. To be successful in this position, the duties and responsibilities must be performed on-site, remote work is not available. The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: Monday to Friday Education: High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred) Quality control: 1 year (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person