Quality Technician

We are currently recruiting for a Quality Technician to join our team at the Caerphilly site in South Wales.   This role is crucial to the monitoring of quality across all machines. 

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Monitoring of quality parameters during working hours across all machines using a Quality Information System (a Live Database), frequent observation on the line and engagement with Operators and Shift Managers
• Supporting the production team with real time decision making
• Sampling, inspection and testing of raw materials, WIP and finished product
• Calibration of scales and other equipment
• Quality investigations for raw materials, customer claims, and process related defects
• Create and send a Certificate of Conformance to customers
• Assessing defective material after production for best use to maximise value to the company
• Checking shipping orders are correct in terms of weights and grade type
• Maintain archives and records for compliance purposes
• Carrying out process audits and logging compliance

Competencies:

• Somebody who understands that Safety is top priority and Quality is a very close second
• A background in quality assurance as well as inspection and testing experience plus experience of creating certificates for orders
• Must be pro-active, and recognise the value in keeping in close contact with the production teams and maintaining feedback channels with interested parties
• Must be interested in looking for improvements in all of our processes, however small they are
• Basic Computer skills, with familiarity of excel spreadsheets
• Experience of internal auditing would be advantageous

If you would like further information, or to apply for the role, please submit a CV and covering letter outlining why you would like to apply and highlighting your relevant skills and experience to Charlene.Barham-Peart@glatfelter.com.