Quality Technician - 1st Shift

Quality Technician - 3rd ShiftEPTAM Precision Molding is looking for a Quality Technician - 3rd Shift to join our team in Lancaster, MA. EPTAM Precision Molding is a trusted injection molding solutions partner. We are dedicated to supporting the complete product lifecycle in consumer products, healthcare, and defense industries. We're committed to helping our customers bring their products to market and streamline their supply chain.EPTAM Solutions, our parent company, with locations nationwide, is at the Heart of Manufacturing. We recognize our parts touch lives, and our teams assume this responsibility with vigor. Our minds never sleep. Join our incredible team at any one of our locations and reap the benefits of an employee-focused company. We excel at what we do for our customers, our employees, and the world.POSITION SUMMARY: The Quality Technician performs complex First Part/First Article and WIP inspections of components in an injection molding manufacturing operation.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Measures and documents dimensional characteristics utilizing analytical, technical and inspection methods.Controls inspection, measuring and test equipment under the metrology calibration system and determines the equipment is accurate and currently calibrated to established metrology standards, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and company requirements.Perform inspection duties to insure that production product fulfills all customer specification and quality requirements.Performs visual inspection of injection molded components and sub-assemblies, and systems or units to ensure that all product meets the established specifications for reliability and workmanship.Utilizes gages, templates, microscopes and other manufacturing aids to ensure that all product meets the established specifications for reliability and workmanship.Consistently works on quality dimensional assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues.Capability of recommending type of measurement tools needed. Interface with tool vendor/supplier on any given basis.Analyze/Provide data of the outputs and create reports to assist in quality improvement activities.Lead inspection/containment activities related to dimensional issues working closely and leading Team Members.Enters all quality data into the appropriate electronic or manual systems.Accurately completes all administrative activities associated with quality inspection.Ensures ISO and safety standards are adhered.Understand and execute all plant policies and procedures.OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to operate a personal computer including using a Windows based operating system and related software. Advanced PC skills, including training and knowledge of EPTAM's software packages (IQMS).MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:EDUCATION: Associates degree or a combination of experience and education.EXPERIENCE: Training and experience equivalent to 4 years in a quality discipline in a manufacturing environment. ASQ (American Society for Quality) Quality Technician certification and/or ASQ Inspection certification are desirable.Working knowledge of reading & accurately interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) and statistical analysisAble to use calibrated inspection equipment to validate dimensions or features1+ years experience in an injection molding operation (preferred)Experience in a 24/7 manufacturing/molding operation (preferred)OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must possess good written and verbal communication skills with our internal and external customers. Basic knowledge of equipment. Advanced ability to read prints and use measuring equipment along with advanced math skills.Demonstrates experience in performance development, teaching/leading, mentoring and/or organization development. Instills appropriate behavior in others in support of EPTAM values