Quality Assurance Technician

Location 1301 Joel E Road,Fort Worth, TX, 76140,United States Job Category Quality Assurance Employee Type FT Hourly-Non Exempt Description The Quality Assurance Technician is responsible for performing the required testing and inspection of injection molded specimens and pellet samples for production, sample, experimental and raw material product types. Work Schedule : 1st shift Monday- Friday (7AM-3PM) Responsibilities Perform required testing of RTP plastics: Typical testing includes a variety of mechanical properties along with conductivity, flame retardant, ash, moisture, flow, and contamination inspections Perform injection molding on test specimens, panels, and pucks Maintain accurate records of all testing performed Collaborate with QA Manager and to continually work towards the highest quality products Participate in training, retraining, and continual improvement processes and methods Other duties as assigned Requirements Skills and Abilities Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work process, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment Excellent attention to detail required Ability to perform basic mathematical testing calculations Basic computer skills required Ability to read and follow manuals and procedures Must be dependable and have excellent attendance Must be w illing and able to work overtime as needed, up to every other weekend W illing and able to work in temperature extremes – hot and cold Must be able to pass a respirator fit test Must be able to read, write, and speak English Education and Experience Prior related Thermoplastic injection molding and/or plastics mechanical testing experience preferred Familiarity with RTP products preferred Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Regularly Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls Talk and hear to coordinate and operate equipment Use of safety equipment as dictated by the work (safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.) Exposure to moving mechanical parts Frequently Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds Work in temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions, with dust, fumes, airborne particles Occasionally Sit Handle (with mechanical equipment) up to 250 pounds. Exposure to noise levels above the OSHA action level requiring use of hearing protection Other Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Summary RTP Company, headquartered in Winona, Minnesota, is a global compounder of custom engineered thermoplastics. The company has over 20 manufacturing plants located in the United States, Mexico, Europe, Singapore and China. RTP Company’s engineers develop customized thermoplastic compounds in over 60 different engineering resin systems for applications requiring color, conductive, elastomeric, flame retardant, high temperature, structural, and wear-resistant properties. EOE, including disability/vets; All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. #J-18808-Ljbffr RTP Company