Quality Technician required for our leading Sudbury based client. Reporting to the Dyeworks Manager, the Quality Technician will ensure that materials supplied for production meet all necessary quality and performance parameters. As Quality Technician you will ensure that the products supplied for production meet all necessary quality and performance parameters. The role will be responsible for all activities through material testing. It will be required within the peer group to work autonomously on testing procedures and decision-making, escalating any support requirements where reasonably needed.
The Role
- Accurate testing of materials using standard company procedures in a timely fashion to ensure production deadlines are met.
- Work closely with suppliers to develop the quality of the raw materials and processes, to ensure that all variables are controlled within agreed limits.
- Communicate results and information clearly to all necessary internal and external stakeholders appropriately to ensure delays are avoided.
- Archiving and controlling all test results, information, and colour continuity to ensure history is maintained and available where requested.
- Clearly communicating daily progress of testing and confirming completion of tests to allow material stock to be released for use.
- Maintain a clear archive of all testing methods, material specifications and results
- Communicate to external suppliers and testing houses to ensure testing results are confirmed and the supply chain can coordinate the movement of materials.
The Person
- Essential to have previous experience in a material testing environment
- Confidence in making judgement-based decisions, using a range of assessment approaches.
- Strong IT skills particularly with spreadsheets and databases
- Previous experience of Quality Assurance
- Ability to organise multiple activities methodically and reliably.
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a wider team.
- Have excellent hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity
- Strong team player as well as the ability to work on own initiative
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels
Benefits to you
- Salary £24k - £27k doe plus profit share bonus
- Comprehensive induction programme along with full systems training
- Sick pay
- Pension scheme
- Opportunity to work for a very long-standing and well-respected company
- Free Parking
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