Siegwerk · 11 hours ago
Quality Control Technician
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelSiegwerk is a company focused on quality control in production processes. The Quality Control Technician is responsible for routine testing and evaluation of products, ensuring they meet specifications and customer requirements while maintaining documentation and adhering to company standards.
ChemicalManufacturingPrinting
Responsibilities
Performs routine testing and evaluation of results. Provides clear documentation, details issues to internal stakeholders, etc
Enters data in computer and communicates results to internal/external customers. Provides analyses and helps interpret data
Completes batch analysis per customer requirements
Helps calibrate instruments per calibration procedure
Report malfunction of equipment to lead or manager to address and correct the problem
Follows correct Q.C. specification number and test procedure unless stated otherwise
Approves ink only if within specification as stated on the batch ticket and customer specific requirements
Adjusts properties, to meet specifications
Requests reformulation if needed. May interact with formulators relative to requests and problem solving
Corrects discrepancies or missing information related to specifications. These discrepancies may be between Q.C. specification number, batch ticket, jacket, customer specific requirements, etc. If missing information, identifies that the batch doesn’t meet specification
Documents test results on jackets for each batch ticket and initials jacket
Attaches all samples for testing and color matching to the batch ticket; e.g., color and lamination tests
Handles hazardous waste properly including dumping retain and lab samples, labeling containers etc
Use judgment to determine if ink within specification should not ship
Completes all needed paperwork, e.g., work off, swatches to customers, Certificates of Analysis, etc
Ensures jackets and retains are kept and stored or filed properly
Supports others to improve processes and troubleshoot, such as: Assisting in problem solving when inks require rework; Conducting lab work for customer complaints or production problems related to a specific batch of ink; Investigating the root cause and suggesting prevention or solution to problems
Restocks consumable, such as paper stocks, file jackets, retain jars, films, etc
Completes lab upkeep, cleaning, attending scheduled meetings, etc
May assist in other areas as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Performs routine testing and evaluation of results
Provides clear documentation, details issues to internal stakeholders, etc
Enters data in computer and communicates results to internal/external customers
Provides analyses and helps interpret data
Completes batch analysis per customer requirements
Helps calibrate instruments per calibration procedure
Reports malfunction of equipment to lead or manager to address and correct the problem
Follows correct Q.C. specification number and test procedure unless stated otherwise
Approves ink only if within specification as stated on the batch ticket and customer specific requirements
Adjusts properties, to meet specifications
Requests reformulation if needed
Corrects discrepancies or missing information related to specifications
Documents test results on jackets for each batch ticket and initials jacket
Attaches all samples for testing and color matching to the batch ticket
Handles hazardous waste properly including dumping retain and lab samples, labeling containers etc
Uses judgment to determine if ink within specification should not ship
Completes all needed paperwork, e.g., work off, swatches to customers, Certificates of Analysis, etc
Ensures jackets and retains are kept and stored or filed properly
Supports others to improve processes and troubleshoot
Restocks consumable, such as paper stocks, file jackets, retain jars, films, etc
Completes lab upkeep, cleaning, attending scheduled meetings, etc
May assist in other areas as needed
Other duties as assigned
Good interpersonal and communication skills required
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, ratios, formula breakdowns, etc
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to interpret test results required
Preferred
One-year certificate from college or technical school or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Knowledge of Chemistry preferred
Knowledge of related raw materials, ink systems, production processes, available resources and equipment, preferred
Basic knowledge/experience of Windows, Word, Outlook (Microsoft Office) strongly preferred
Benefits
Attractive remuneration and benefits
Company pension scheme
External employee consulting for private and professional
Flexible working model
Company
Siegwerk
Siegwerk is a manufacturer of printing inks.
Founded in 1824
1001-5000 employees
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Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nicolas Dr. Wiedmann
CEO
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