Quality Assurance Incoming Inspector Jobs in Columbus, IN

The Quality Lab Technician performs a variety of activities involved in the Quality Control of pressure sensitive products following established methods and procedures. Utilizing standard laboratory equipment and methods to perform laboratory testing of physical properties of various raw materials, compounds, and coated products. Test results are used to compare specifications or performance goals for standard production. Work will follow standardized methods with testing or processing equipment of moderate complexity in the preparation and evaluation of materials and products. Generally, requires management support and supervision to handle intermediate to difficult issues.Responsibilities Include: Utilizing standard laboratory equipment and methods to perform laboratory testing of physical properties of various raw materials, compounds and coated products.Following prescribed test methods or explicit instructions with standard testing or processing equipment of moderate complexity in the preparation and evaluation of materials and products.Performing routine QC laboratory tests to determine the physical properties and performance of various raw materials, compounds, and coated products.Performing additional testing in support of the Quality department, including claims assessment.Performing additional testing in support of the R&D department, including assisting with plant trials by testing samples in the lab during a trial run.Supporting operations with QC testing including retesting of product placed on hold for quality defects.Reviewing MRA customer returns as part of the claims analysis, dispositioning and placing MRS, finished goods on hold as required.Incoming inspection of purchased products as required.Docking audits for finished goods.Auditing SOP's and checklists as part of the corrective action process.Performs other duties as needed and assigned by supervisor.Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Two-year degree is preferred with emphasis on Math and Chemistry highly desirable.1 – 3 years of experience working in Lab setting or in a Quality type position. Valid driver's license.Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact will all levels of personnel within Mactac.Working knowledge of personal computers (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).Math skills with emphasis on measurable impact of mathematical calculations.Ability to interpret and apply finished product engineering specifications.Ability to work independently.Legal authorization to work in the US is required.Scope:Direct Reports: NonePhysical Requirements: Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bench and reach. Must be able to utilize all laboratory equipment (ex. tensile tester, shear tester, rheometer, spectrophotometer, x-ray fluorometer, etc. to determine performance of PSAs). The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.Reports to: Quality ManagerLocation: Columbus, IndianaAbout Mactac:Headquartered in Stow, Ohio, Mactac was founded as Morgan Adhesives Co. in 1959 by the late entrepreneur Burton (Burt) Morgan. Along with financial backing from Bemis Co. and a business model that focused on providing high quality products, innovative solutions and superior customer service, Mactac flourished. For over 65 years, we've been manufacturing and distributing pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) materials that are used in label printing, graphic design, packaging, retail display, fleet graphics, automotive assembly, medical device assembly, and more. Today, Mactac employs more than 1,100 people and has operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico.Mactac's parent company, LINTEC, is a leading company in the field of adhesive materials. The product lineup covers many diversified fields including not only adhesive papers and films for seals and labels, but also shatter-proof window films, adhesive sheets for outdoor signs, interior finishing mounting sheets, automobile-use adhesive products, semiconductor-related tape, and LCD-related adhesive products.Mactac pressure sensitive adhesives are used in a wide range of markets and industries and our business is structured accordingly. We are a vertically integrated organization comprised of five business units – each specially designed to meet the unique needs of our customers.Disclaimers:The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. 
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