Quality Control Technician

DataFielder is a woman-minority certified staffing and consulting services agency. Our mission is to provide organizations with exceptional talent while empowering diverse and underrepresented groups through data-driven insights.

We are seeking a Quality Control Technician to join a dynamic organization for 6 month contract opportunity.

Shift: Night Shift, Monday to Friday, 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM

Job Summary

The QC (Intugent) Technician is responsible for providing ongoing quality control support to the Production Team at our ISO-certified plants. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment that prioritizes safety, quality, service, and cost efficiency. This role involves performing quality control tasks focused on finished product testing, specifically compressive strength and thickness testing, while also supporting production teams and other QC technicians in preparing and testing samples.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Perform in-process and finished goods sampling and testing.

- Conduct compression and thickness sampling and testing.

- Prepare samples for lab testing in adherence to standard operating and safety procedures.

- Retrieve product samples from the warehouse when production lines are inactive.

- Assist with quality control projects and trials as needed.

- Communicate effectively with production operators and leaders.

- Ensure all activities are conducted safely.

- Escalate any abnormal or out-of-specification results to production leads or managers.

- Perform retesting as directed by the manager.

- Maintain cleanliness and organization in quality control areas.

- Handle additional tasks and projects as assigned.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

- Proficiency in intermediate-level finite math and analytical skills.

- Intermediate knowledge of G-Suite (Google Docs, Sheets, etc.).

- Familiarity with standard manufacturing practices and concepts.

- Preferred experience in quality control testing within a manufacturing environment.

General Skills and Attributes

- Ability to respond promptly and professionally to requests.

- Intermediate communication skills, both verbal and electronic.

- Strong organizational, prioritization, planning, and reporting abilities.

- Independent problem-solving capabilities.

- Proficiency in computer skills.

- Strong attention to detail and meticulous work habits.

Physical Requirements

- Ability to read, enter data, and proofread using a computer.

- Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

- Frequent sitting, walking, standing, and occasional climbing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.

- Ability to communicate clearly both in person and through devices like telephones.

- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands to handle or grasp objects, tools, and product samples.

- Vision abilities must include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

- Must have precise color differentiation skills.

- Frequent use of hands and fingers for testing equipment and machinery.

- Ability to regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

Education and Experience

- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

- Minimum 3 years of quality experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred.

- Experience supporting production and business goals.

- Prior experience as a technician in a manufacturing environment preferred.

- Forklift experience is a plus.