Quality Assurance Technician

Position Summary

The Quality Assurance (QA) Technician is responsible for monitoring, inspecting, and ensuring product quality and compliance within an HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene) pipe manufacturing environment. This role requires close attention to detail, technical knowledge of testing standards, and the ability to support production teams in maintaining compliance with industry regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dimensional inspections, physical property testing, and material verification on HDPE pipe products according to ASTM, AWWA, and other applicable standards.
• Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Collect and analyze data from inline and offline testing, documenting results accurately.
• Identify and report nonconformances, assisting in root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as micrometers, Pi-Tapes, densimeters, burst testers, and tensile testing machines.
• Conduct visual inspections of product print lines, appearance, and overall finish quality.
• Support production teams with quality-related issues, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum product consistency.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and quality system audits.
• Perform physical labor tasks such as assisting in unloading virgin resin via the silo vacuum system, ensuring safe handling and accurate material verification.
• Maintain compliance with all safety and environmental requirements.

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