Quality Technician

Quality Technician

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician to support manufacturing of rigid plastic packaging. In this role, you will perform product and material inspections, conduct line audits, and complete laboratory tests to verify that bottles and containers meet customer and regulatory specifications. You will document results, maintain quality records, and assist with root-cause analysis and corrective actions for nonconforming product. The Quality Technician collaborates closely with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to drive continuous improvement, ensure safety, and support a culture of innovation, quality, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine product, packaging, and material inspections on production lines
• Conduct quality checks using measurement tools, gauges, and lab testing equipment
• Document inspection and test results accurately in quality records and databases
• Support investigations of nonconforming product and assist with root-cause analysis
• Participate in implementing corrective and preventive actions on the shop floor
• Monitor adherence to customer specifications and regulatory requirements
• Calibrate and maintain quality instruments and test equipment per procedures
• Communicate quality issues to production, maintenance, and engineering teams
• Support continuous improvement, 5S, and safety initiatives in manufacturing areas
• Assist with training operators on basic quality checks and standards

Required Skills

• Quality inspection
• Measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges)
• Laboratory testing procedures
• Statistical process control (SPC)
• Reading technical drawings and specifications
• Root-cause analysis
• ISO 9001 or quality systems
• Data entry and quality documentation
• Microsoft Excel and basic PC skills
• Safety and GMP practices