Quality Technician

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. The distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Quality Technician is responsible for monitoring, auditing, and improving the quality of nonwoven products and processes within the Magnera facility. This position plays a key role in ensuring that raw materials, in-process materials, and finished goods meet internal and customer specifications. The role involves routine testing, data collection, problem-solving, and collaboration with production and engineering teams to uphold quality standards.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the process of product disposition of 1^st grade, downgraded, by-product and waste products including the rework process of downgraded materials by performing in-process and final product inspections based on control plans and customer specifications.
• Manages and updates the vision system classifiers for each style while working with operations to also make process adjustments to the system.

• Document and report nonconformance issues; support root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities.
• Audit production lines for compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality system requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of quality documentation, including segcode system, inspection instructions, quality alerts, and deviation reports.
• Documents and implements (release, change, remove or apply) all segcode changes for all areas and groups within the site including converting facilities and warehouse.
• Use statistical process control (SPC) tools to monitor trends and ensure process capability.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Production, Maintenance, and Engineering, to resolve quality concerns. 
• Support internal and external audits, including customer and ISO/IATF/other quality system audits.

• Maintain accurate and timely quality records and logs. Closes monthly PO’s for finance.
• Makes subjective determinations based on visual appearance of materials.
• Verification, testing of raw materials to determine usability. Releases (or blocks) raw material.
• Assists with trial runs including interface with Production, Process Engineering, Product Development and Sales/Marketing.
• Using computer input database, manipulates data is required for most parameters using MS office software.
• Achieves key performance measures, safety and quality.
• Participates on Lean Manufacturing/Process Improvement teams.
• Performs all tasks in a safe manner. Complies with all safety rules.
• Participates as backup to other quality technician positions.
• Performs any other duties as required by supervisor/manager.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED; Associate degree or technical training preferred
• 1–3 years of experience in a quality or manufacturing environment, preferably in nonwoven or textile manufacturing
• Excellent computer skills with high competency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of SAP, APS, WMS, MAPEX preferred

• Knowledge of basic quality tools and techniques (e.g., SPC, 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams)
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and test procedures
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data recording and reporting
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with ISO 9001 or IATF 16949 systems data entry into ERP or quality management systems strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma principles preferred

COMPETENCIES:

Rigorous: Ensures accuracy and is able to monitor the quality of work and processes while still meeting demands /commitments. Can perform tasks consistently and conscientiously.

Flexibility/Adaptability: Reacts favorably to changes and new information. Is able to respond positively to new situations, tasks, people and environment.

Initiative: Can spot deficiencies and views them as opportunities. Able to handle problems while proactively looking for solutions. Is creative and looks for value added improvements.

Client/Customer Focus: Understand the needs of internal and external customers as well as how to work in collaboration with them in order to meet their current and future needs. 

Teamwork: Can collaborate, idea share, listen and be a member of a team while being respectful of others. Assumes responsibility for own commitments and actions. Shares knowledge & experience with team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical demands:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects or tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear, smell.  The employee must periodically lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.  The employee will frequently climb up to three levels above floor level. 

Work environment:  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time; dust; heat; humidity, odors.  The noise level in the work environment varies and hearing protection is required in some work areas.  The employee is frequently exposed to extremely high-speed machinery with open inward turning rolls, extremely hot surface areas and moving lift truck traffic.