Quality Control Technician

Silgan Dispensing is a large business in Grandview, MO. We are part of a global company that produces injection molded parts for some of the world's leading brands.

Summary for Position: Inspects and tests plastic components for dimensional accuracy and surface defects to verify conformance to company quality standards. Records test data and written inspection reports by hand and on computer and confers with production personnel and supervision to determine cause of deviations from quantitative standards. Individual must be a self-starter, able to work with little or no supervision.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform first article inspection, which includes dimensional analysis at mold start up.
• Operate equipment, sets up gauges, and implements inspection methods and standards for each type of component as outlined in the Quality Control Manual.
• Support Process Engineering through requested analyses, including Central Tendency, Process Capability, and Design of Experiments.
• Effectively use equipment in the lab, including non-contact point measurement systems.
• Provide assistance to manufacturing for trouble-shooting quality related problems.
• Perform audits of molded components and in-process inspection procedures to ensure effectiveness of the systems.
• Assist in international rework projects as needed.
• Receiving inspection duties as assigned
• Perceive pertinent detail in objects or in pictorial or graphic material, and to make visual comparisons and see slight differences in shapes and shadings of figures, and widths, and lengths of lines.
• Perceive pertinent detail in verbal or tabular material, and to observe differences in copy, to proofread words and numbers, and to avoid perceptual errors in arithmetic computations.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or equivalent experience and/or training. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Familiarity with other QC and statistical software and gauging/measurement systems. Good working knowledge of all products, including how a pump functions and how individual components of a pump affect performance. Familiarity with sampling plans and ability to juggle many tasks.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Holidays/Weekends as needed.

Ability to commute:

• 11901 Grandview Rd, Grandview, MO 64030

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (7am - 3pm)
• Night Shift (3pm - 11pm)
• Overnight Shift (11pm - 7am)

Work Location: In person

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.