Quality Technician I

About Dunmore International Corp:


Acquired by Steel Partners in February 2018 as part of the Diversified Industrial Segment, Dunmore manufactures innovative technical films for Aerospace, Automotive, Commercial Graphics, Packaging applications. Dunmore has deep expertise in novel coatings, films and multi-layer laminates based on 14,000 unique chemistries and constructions, and significant experience in handling foils, plastics and fabrics. As a trusted Industry partner for over 50 years, Dunmore collaborates with customers in high growth markets to design, develop and manufacture a range of highly engineered value-added product solutions. Dunmore clients include several Fortune 500 companies across 25+ countries and is a Gold Level Supplier to one of the world's largest aircraft manufacturers. Dunmore's mission is to delight its customers through technical innovation, high levels of service and open collaboration to solve difficult application problems.


Summary


The Quality Control Technician I inspects, tests, and releases all at line as well as finished product testing. The position is responsible for auditing Dunmore's quality functions and processes by performing tests and monitoring adherence to defined Dunmore and/or Dunmore procedures and specifications.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Determines quality requirements by reviewing Sales Order, manufacturing and/or customer specifications; verifying specifications.

• Working with senior members of QA Department, learn how to operate various equipment in QA Lab with minimal supervision.

• Verifies in-process product conformance by collecting samples during production process; conducting in-process inspections and physical tests. Analytical tests include but not limited to coat weight, porosity, bond/seal, coating anchorage, ink adhesion, conductive coating, UV light, color standards, and dimensional characteristics. By informing operations of non-conformance and/or possible deviations from standards, and to assist the correction of these deficiencies.

• Creates a safe work environment by adopting and following Company safety manual and regulatory requirements; by reinforcing positive safety actions while eliminating unsafe acts/programs; and escalating to management concerns that need attention for the safe working of all associates. Associate responsible for properly disposing of hazardous waste into designated containers. Disposal must be conducted according to state and federal regulations. Associate must receive Dunmore annual hazardous waste training.

• Contributes to Company effectiveness by identifying and enhancing departmental improvements, by supporting AOP and KPI; providing fact-based information and commentary pertinent to solutions, recommending options and courses of action, and implementing directives.

• Determines disposition of finished product and incoming raw materials by collecting, classifying, analyzing, and interpreting production and quality data; product acceptability based on customer and/or internal product specification.

• Maintains quality assurance operations by applying QA expertise in detecting and solving quality problems; meeting or surpassing quality standards; by following quality assurance policies, procedures, and work instructions; utilizing basic math, SPC (statistical process control) and computer data collection systems.

• Maintains customer records by completing documentation, updating files and appropriate logs, files, spec packets, and quality record keeping standards.

• Supports operations, customer service, purchasing, and sales by assisting in customer complaint, internal rejection, and vendor rejection investigations, documenting and disseminating information related to quality assurance and control, by providing facts, and suggestions for enhancing customers' satisfaction; by assisting in quality training.

• Other Duties as needed or required.
• Dunmore International Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Dunmore makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, business needs at the time.

Qualifications


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

• Analytical thinking, trouble shooting, problem solving, mathematical aptitude, and effective communication skills.

• Computer knowledge in fundamental applications.

Education and Experience

• A High School diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum of two (2) years of inspection or Quality Assurance experience in a related business field or experience working in Dunmore manufacturing.

• Must be able to differentiate between slight color variations and be able to read small print; working in QA Lab and manufacturing areas.

Physical Demands - OFFICE / TRAVEL

• Standing/Sitting %

• Walking/Bending/Stooping %

• Lifting Requirements: 50 pounds

• Travel by air, rail, auto (% of time)

• Work in manufacturing area, QA lab and office areas

• Exposures - Odors, Fumes, Noise, Chemicals, Temperature, Vision strain, Moving parts.