Quality Technician

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. seeks a Quality Technician to support manufacturing of rigid plastic packaging. In this role, you will perform routine quality inspections of bottles and containers, conduct dimensional and visual checks, and complete line audits to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory specifications. You will sample materials, run basic lab tests, document results in quality systems, and help investigate nonconformances. The role partners closely with production teams to resolve issues, support root cause analysis, and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and sustainability across a high volume manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine in-process and final inspections of plastic containers and packaging components
• Conduct dimensional, visual, and functional tests using gauges and basic lab equipment
• Collect production samples and perform quality checks per control plans and customer specs
• Document inspection results, nonconformances, and test data in quality systems and logs
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues and customer complaints
• Collaborate with production teams to resolve line quality problems and reduce scrap
• Verify adherence to GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements in the manufacturing area
• Assist with line audits, capability studies, and continuous improvement activities
• Calibrate and maintain inspection tools and measuring devices as required
• Participate in training and help reinforce a culture of quality and sustainability

Required Skills

• Quality inspection
• Calipers and micrometers
• Gauge usage and calibration
• Statistical process control (SPC)
• Control plans and work instructions
• Nonconformance documentation
• Root cause analysis
• Basic lab testing for plastics/packaging
• ISO 9001/IATF 16949 familiarity
• Microsoft Excel and quality data entry