Quality Control Technician I

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Quality Technician who will perform various quality systems and testing activities for manufacturing operation, including raw material and process fluid testing, quality audits, plant trials, and quality lab maintenance and organization.

Essential Duties

Practice and follow GAFs Culture Drivers (Put Our Customers First, Operate As One Team, Make Things Better Every Day, Take Full Ownership). Understand and use correct safety procedures and PPE per location and task. Be an active and engaged participant in shift handoff meetings each day. Audit and engage with product startups as it relates to machine performance, in-process and finished product test results, and the Production Team. Maintain internal process specification limits as it relates to targets. Maintain 5S standards and audits for department owned area(s) each day. Perform weekly and monthly safety audits. Provide QC Lab support per production schedule. Communicate QC results to the production floor and the shipping department in a timely manner and as needed. Understand and practice all standardized testing and process specification documents. Perform in-process and finished goods physical property tests. Maintain calibration of measurement devices. Review data to verify chemical properties are within specifications. Communicate test results and countermeasures with the Production Team. Audit lab and manufacturing processes. Maintain the plant MSDS database. Order routine lab supplies. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, required Demonstrated intermediate communication skills and MS Operating Systems and Microsoft Office Programs

Preferred:

Associates or Bachelors Degree preferred 2 years of manufacturing experience, in a fast-paced continuous process preferred

Physical Demands

Stationary Position - Frequently Move/Traverse - Frequently Stationary Position/Seated - Occasionally Transport/Lifting - Frequently (50-60 lb) Transport/Carrying - Frequently (50-60 lb) Exerting Force/Pushing - Frequently (50-60 lb) Exerting Force/Pulling - Frequently (50-60 lb) Ascend/Descend - Frequently Balancing - Occasionally Position Self/Stooping - Frequently Position Self/Kneeling - Frequently Position Self/Crouching - Frequently Position Self/Crawling - Frequently Reaching - Constantly Handling - Constantly Grasping - Frequently Feeling - Rarely Communicate/Talking - Occasionally Communicate/Hearing - Frequently Repetitive Motions - Frequently Coordination - Frequently Climbing - Occasionally

Working Conditions

Extreme cold - Frequently Extreme heat - Frequently Humid - Frequently Wet - Frequently Noise - Frequently Hazards - Frequently Temperature Change - Frequently Vibration - Frequently Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Hourly Rate: $27.24

How We Protect What Matters Most

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee's primary residence.
5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
6. Were committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full-time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit).