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IPEX Group of Companies

Quality Control Technician

Walla Walla , United States
full-time

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Support the Quality Control Division by testing and inspecting products at various production stages, ensuring compliance with standards and implementing quality improvements.

We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Quality Control Technician. This role is based in our facility in Walla Walla, WA, and reports to the Quality Control Supervisor. Do not miss the opportunity to join an engaging team of people-centric professionals, leaders, problem solvers, and entrepreneurs!

Job Summary

We are seeking an upbeat individual who will be responsible to support the Quality Control Division! This includes testing and inspecting PVC and HDPE products at various stages of production. Emphasis will be placed on the checking and testing of products throughout the production process, recording the results and compiling reports to detail the results.

Position Offers

  • Pay: $23.50 per hour
  • The position is a Full-Time, Permanent Position with Comprehensive Benefits
  • 8 paid holidays every calendar year
  • Plant annual bonus program
  • Work schedule: 8hr shift; Sun – Thurs 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Principal Responsibilities

  • Perform tests on manufactured products to identify the degree of compliance with company and third-party standards.
  • Record all testing results and communicate results to affected parties
  • Conduct production inspections and maintain records of production inspections
  • Identify areas of quality control improvement and implement new methods accordingly.
  • Incumbent will be responsible to optimally operate QC equipment to include: Faro Arm, Burst Test System, Heat Reversion Oven, Flattener, and other QC equipment
  • Able to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, manuals, and specifications
  • Responsibly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  • Maintain a safe and clean work environment while adhering to all safety policies and procedures
  • Must be eager to learn, self-motivated to work independently and have good written and verbal communication skills
  • Other duties as the need arises and/or assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

  • Strong aptitude for numerical calculations and analytics
  • Be 18 years of age or older.
  • High School graduate or equivalent.
  • Experience using QC equipment for pressure testing is helpful

Tools and Equipment

  • Capable of using dimensional gauges and tools to measure PVC and HDPE products.
  • Incumbent will be required to operator a forklift

Work Environment

Incumbent spends 100% of their time in a manufacturing plant environment requiring varying degrees of physical labor. Lifting, pulling, pushing heavy objects (20-50lbs), standing for long periods and walking are required. Personal safety is affected by exposure to heat, dust, noise levels and the use of equipment such as sharp blades and presses. Considerable amount of sensory attention is required. Limited control of work pace and unexpected workflow bring considerable stresses to this position. The incumbent understands, respects, and adheres to the workplace health & safety rules and regulations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long term Disability
  • 401k and company match
  • Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick days
  • Referral Program
  • Reimburse COBRA costs while transitioning to IPEX benefits

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision coverage options
  • COBRA reimbursement: Reimbursement of COBRA costs while transitioning to IPEX benefits
  • Paid Time Off: Paid Holiday, Vacation and Sick days
IPEX Group of Companies

Who we are… The Leaders in Thermoplastic Piping Systems At IPEX, our vision is to be the leading supplier of thermoplastic piping systems in North America. While most people don’t get excited about the products we make, that’s okay. Because we do. Our systems can be found wherever people live, work, and play: below streets, inside walls, and under counters. As a trusted name in building and infrastructure for more than 50 years, we’re a customer-focused company that grows through product innovation broadening the solution for the entire industry. When you invest in us, we invest in you As a customer-focused organization, we believe in honesty, fairness, and integrity—the Golden Rule. Within IPEX, roles span a range of disciplines, including engineering, R&D, innovation management, sales, and marketing. IPEX supports a culture of respect and equal opportunity. We promote from within and encourage development within a role. This practice helps our people grow a depth of product knowledge and expertise that fosters trust and long-term relationships with our customers.The Responsible Choice for Over 50 Years Every day construction projects are breaking ground in some of the world’s toughest and most demanding environments. Chances are IPEX brand products and people are there. Whether it’s a water pipe being installed for a municipal system in the dead chill of an Alberta winter, or electrical fittings being installed in a new Arizona residential development under a punishing desert sun, an IPEX company is hard at work delivering reliable performance and value. But what IPEX offers goes far beyond pipes, valves and fittings. Our commitment to excellence means IPEX also brings accountability, reliability and integrity to each and every project, backed by strong distributor relationships and the industry’s most comprehensive and experienced sales and support network.

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