Quality Technician

UFP Technologies, Inc.
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Chicopee
300 Burnett Road (Show on map)
Nov 12, 2024
About UFP MedTech: UFP Technologies is a designer and custom manufacturer of comprehensive solutions for medical devices, sterile packaging, and other highly engineered custom products. UFP is an important link in the medical device supply chain and a valued outsource partner to most of the top medical device manufacturers in the world. The Company's single-use and single-patient devices and components are used in a wide range of medical devices and packaging for minimally invasive surgery, infection prevention, wound care, wearables, orthopedic soft goods, and orthopedic implants. UFP Technologies, Inc. offers a competitive benefits package, including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance 401K with a matching contribution Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee discounts and much more! Location: This position will be on-site full-time in Chicopee, MA. The position holder will need to be within commuting distance (within 45 min). Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the United States to be considered for this opportunity. Employment based visa sponsorship (including H01B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Quality Technician Summary: The Quality Technician performs diversified duties to monitor and ensure the proper quality testing of company products. This role provides support related to corrective action containment, component measurement / testing, product certification and administrative tasks. Quality Technician Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Audits quality testing and documentation completed by operators, and reviews quality testing results to ensure proper testing has been conducted, results properly recorded and that results are within specification and without documentation errors. Reads, reviews and interprets statistical run charts to detect trends in product quality line fall-off and report to appropriate personnel. Ensures all ISO or other quality standards and procedures are being followed. Authorizes release of finished goods based on quality audits. Participates in Root Cause Investigations and provides corrective actions to customer SCARs. Conducts any required special testing, failure analysis, validations, etc. Provides instruction, guidance and direction for manufacturing employees in determining acceptable products. Works with quality engineering personnel to develop product testing procedures, specifications, etc. Provides assistance and / or advises regarding the disposition of rejected items as a member of the Material Review Board. Performs regularly scheduled calibration of measuring and test equipment and arrange external calibration services. Performs all other duties as assigned or needed. Quality Technician Qualification Requirements: High school diploma, and 2+ years of related work experience. Experience with Quality Standards - ISO 9001 and / or ISO 13485. Bi-lingual in Spanish strongly desired. Able to read and understand blueprints and other specifications. Able to use micrometers, calipers, video measuring equipment and other common inspection tools. Basic knowledge of SPC control charting. Ability to interact with all levels of the organization. Strong oral communication and interpersonal skills. Strong analytical skills in problem analysis and problem solving. Experience with Microsoft Office applications. A good understanding of the metric system, general metrology and statistics experience a plus. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Technician (CQT) certificate / training a plus. To apply for this job please create a profile with us through our online application system. Click the "Apply" box in the upper right-hand corner to start the application process. Or, if you already have a social media account with LinkedIn, Google, or Facebook you can use your log in credentials to apply. For more information on UFP MedTech, visit www.ufpmedtech.com. *UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.* #UFP #MEDTECH #CHIC #IND