Quality Assurance Technician

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860's and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future?At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visitwww.amcor.com.

To assist the Quality Assurance Manager in the implementation of the overall Quality System at AFNA site.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Perform verification testing as specified in the appropriate specification and/or other means as appropriate.
• Record test results and file QC records. Quarantine non-conforming material, and notify Production Supervision of non-conforming products. Organize for daily MRB meeting.
• Document and control sample retain and retain storage for future reference in case a quality concern would arise.
• Audit job data and release product from quality inspection.
• File Hold Tickets and Specification Deviation Request as applicable.
• Assist Quality Assurance Manager in implementing and maintaining the most effective and efficient procedures for optimum quality assurance.
• Assist in maintenance of adequate quality records.
• Assist in training personnel in inspection methods and quality requirements.
• Review necessary documentation at shift huddles.
• Assist manufacturing /engineering in conducting process capability and control studies (SPC-Statistical Process Control) to assure product quality.
• Maintain the measurement device calibration system and perform calibrations as required by the system, assist in Gage R&R studies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Responsible for working safely and maintaining a safe work environment: attend required training, identifies and reports hazards; wear required PPE for position; and is accountable for self as well as co-worker safety.
• This position supports the Quality Assurance Manager's responsibility for ensuring product is produced to specification and nonconforming product does not ship out of the facility. A considerable impact can be made in regards to : Customer satisfaction, by ensuring effective and timely responses are given to customer inquiries and complaints; Product quality, by ensuring that inspection plans are followed and any deviations are noted; Profitability, by ensuring #1 and #2 above are accomplished.
• This position is responsible for ensuring that verification testing is completed and if material is found out of specification the material is bound and quarantined.
• This position is responsible for ensuring calibration records are generated and retained appropriately, and the quality records such as inspection sheets, job jacket, etc. are retained appropriately.

WHAT WE VALUE

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and methods. Must be able to use hand held measuring devices.
• Requires the ability to read drawings and interpret data related to specific quality criteria determined by our customers.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to effectively make quality-related decisions that are in the best interest of Amcor Healthcare Packaging New London and other customers.

WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU

• A high school diploma or equivalency is required.
• 1-2 years of experience in the packaging industry is a plus.
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience as a quality technician is required.
• An employee in this position is required to regularly stand, sit and walk. In addition, this position requires considerable manual dexterity for use of testing equipment, computer keyboard and mouse. This position also requires the employee to walk through loud production areas and will subject one to noise levels requiring protection.
• Able to work 12 hour straight day shift (5a-5p) as follows: Week 1 - Sun, Wed, Thurs & Week 2 - Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat.

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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