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Quality Technician - 1st Shift

Universal Protective Packaging · Mechanicsburg, PA,today,verified 5 h ago
$42k

High school-level Quality / Testing roles on Crosslinked list a median of $55k (90 that show pay).

Inspect and audit thermoformed plastic packaging parts and production documents to meet customer specs and traceability rules.

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Worth knowing

Why it is interesting. Entry point into quality at a thermoforming converter serving medical, food and electronics customers under ISO 13485 and SQF.

Might not be for you. Dimensional inspection and paperwork audits; no polymer testing or materials R&D.

Mostly at the benchHands-on executionFast-paced First industry roleBS acceptable Realistic requirements

Adjacent materials role:Inspects and tests thermoformed plastic packaging parts to acceptance criteria; audits in-process parts, scrap and material traceability

Seniority
Technician
Work
On-site
Type
Full-time
Degree
High school
Industry
Packaging
Role
Quality / Testing
Schedule
Standard
Benefits
401k match up to 4%

Role details

Universal Protective Packaging, Inc. is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of specialized, custom thermoformed plastic packaging. Our business is the design, creation, and production of effective, yet cost-efficient packaging for the retail, medical, electronics, industrial, and food industries. We are a strong and growing company with a 35 year history of stable performance focusing on our customers. If you are looking for a challenging career where you can advance and make a difference, UPPI is a place for you! Our Quality Technician team is fundamental to our success.

We invest in our associates through career development, continued training with advancement opportunities and job stability. We offer competitive compensation & benefits. You will be enrolled in a comprehensive training program to help ensure your success in a business culture unlike any other.

Job Summary: Quality Technician is to inspect and test parts to meet or exceed acceptance criteria, tolerances, and customer requirements. A Quality Technician audits forms, tags, and all other production documents to assure that proper procedures are followed and paperwork is being completed as required. A Quality Technician audits material, in-process parts, scrap and final parts to assure proper identification and traceability protocols are followed.

Shift: 1st shift Monday - Friday 7 AM - 3 PM

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Need to read and understand prints, standards, inspection criteria and technical documents to determine with how the products are manufactured.
  • Use tools such as magnifying glasses, calipers, micrometers, and rulers.
  • Knows how to approve goods for release.
  • Interacts with other technicians, hourly personnel, supervisors, engineers, and managers.
  • Can use Outlook, MS Office, and MS Excel.
  • Audits to ensure that products are being made to standard, and raise concern when necessary.
  • Makes sure the workforce is properly trained in UPPI's quality management system requirements and has the skills needed to ensure the production of a high quality product.
  • Identifying problems and making improvements
  • Perform other duties as deemed necessary by management.

Qualifications

  • A High School diploma or relevant skills
  • Eager to learn and take on new tasks
  • Adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment
  • Able to multi-task

Preferred

  • Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
  • Knowledge of ISO 13485:2016
  • Knowledge of SQF HACCP documentation
  • CQT

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation TBD based on experience
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • 401k with company match up to 4%
  • Supplemental insurance (STD, LTD, Life, Accident, and Critical illness)
  • Vacation
  • Paid holidays

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Pay may depend on skills and/or qualifications

Ability to Relocate:

  • Mechanicsburg, PA 17050: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Common questions

What is the salary for the Quality Technician - 1st Shift role at Universal Protective Packaging?

The listed annual base salary range is $42K. This figure is taken from the posting itself.

Where is the Quality Technician - 1st Shift role at Universal Protective Packaging based?

This role is based in Mechanicsburg, PA.

What degree is required for the Quality Technician - 1st Shift role at Universal Protective Packaging?

This role asks for a high school diploma or equivalent.

What techniques or methods are required for this Quality Technician - 1st Shift role?

dimensional inspection, caliper/micrometer measurement.