Job title: Quality Control Technician
Company: American Canning, LLC
Job description: Description:Who is American Canning?American Canning helps people access the finest beverages in the world, when and where they want them by empowering craft beverage brands to expand their reach through the use of sustainable aluminum cans. We are an Austin TX based manufacturer of premium beverage cans and canning machines.We pride ourselves on being a close-knit team dedicated to excellence. Collaboration is at the heart of our foundation – we believe in working together, respecting diverse perspectives, and listening to one another. Precision and quality define our manufacturing processes, and our commitment to cleanliness and safety is unwavering. We provide a work environment where you can focus on your craft without compromising on health and well-being. Join us at American Canning, where collaboration, cleanliness, care, and manufacturing expertise create a distinctive and fulfilling workplace.What is the job?Reporting to the Can Plant Manager, the Quality Control Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of product quality and compliance with regulatory requirements. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence contribute to the overall success of our manufacturing operations. Safety, Efficiency and Quality remain our top three priorities.A successful candidate will beâ€Exhaustively Meticulous – You pay unrelenting attention to detail, leaving nothing to chance while working methodically. You are observant and thorough, triple checking your own work.A Team Player – You’re a collaborative team player who shows respect for the views and contributions of others and enjoys brainstorming and building team spirit.Resourceful – You have an astounding ability to think outside the box, using the resources at hand to effortlessly get to the bottom of an issue: big or small.An Effective Communicator – Whether it’s verbal or written, you will present information in a clear, professional manner. You understand your audience and can easily shift your presentation style, so it is understandable to all.What will you do?
- Move finished product off the line to warehouse staging areas using a forklift.
- Perform comprehensive visual and mechanical quality checks according to established plant procedures.
- Utilize factory systems to inspect and continuously monitor the performance of can production.
- Analyze quality charts to discern and ensure the acceptability of cans based on stringent quality standards.
- Calibrate and maintain quality equipment to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Establish and sustain a secure work environment, prioritizing the well-being of all team members.
- Communicate clearly and promptly with team members regarding quality and production matters throughout the shift.
- Safeguard the integrity of the plant and external customer satisfaction through rigorous quality control.
- Exercise keen attention to detail during inspections and audits to facilitate the implementation of precise corrective actions.
- Actively assist in tasks between scheduled checks to ensure the seamless and optimal operation of the can production line.
- Maintain a high standard of housekeeping to uphold cleanliness and organization in the work area.
- Demonstrate full compliance with all OSHA and company safety rules and regulations.
What do we expect?
- High confidentiality with respect to customer intellectual property.
- Maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines while concentrating and paying attention to detail.
- Thorough understanding of the operating principles of all assigned equipment.
- Must be able to organize, plan, and prioritize.
- Working knowledge of the following areas: nomenclature of all assigned equipment and products, and plant quality standards.
- Ability to work clean.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision—company pays up to 99% of premium)
- Retirement Plan (401k + 4% Matching)
- Paid Holidays
- Unlimited PTO (Self-Directed PTO)
- Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
- Long-Term Disability
Requirements:What is required?
- Minimum of 1 year work experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment (QC/QA experience is a plus).
- Basic computer skills (Excel/Outlook).
- Willingness to drive a forklift (we will train and certify).
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail, good record keeping, organization, precision abilities, and basic math skills is essential.
- Ability to work under strict deadlines and flexibility to adjust to sudden work patterns/changes at short notice.
- Must demonstrate time management skills and prioritization.
- Must have good interpersonal skills, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work independently and with teams.
- Must have good decision-making skills for quarantining out of specification product.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak basic English.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, climb, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to stand for long periods as well as work on elevated stationary platforms and withstand extreme climate changes especially during summer and winter months.
- Ability to work 4 10 hour shifts initially (6am-4pm), switching to 12-hour shifts (6am – 6pm) by Q4 (4 days on 4 days off).
Compensation details: 25-25 Hourly WagePI6d93277c16de-8685
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Location: Austin, TX
Job date: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 07:23:08 GMT
