Quality Technician I - Weekday Days - $23.30/hr

Join CPI Card Group and become a part of a phenomenal team and work environment!

CPI Card Group is a light manufacturuing company producing contact and contactless payment cards for our customers. CPI offers a full suite of solutions and the expertise in plastics manufacturing, personalization and fulfillment to provide a completely customized card package.

We are currently looking for hard working production employees on all shifts to join our Littleton, CO facility. We offer an extensive benefits package for our employees including health insurance, time off, 401(k) matching, and more!

The Quality Technician (QT) at CPI is responsible for the auditing, inspection and testing functions through-out the value stream. In addition, the QT is charged with following up on any process and/or product non-conformances to assure they are brought to an effective solution while assisting with troubleshooting and supporting operations as required.

Hourly rate - $23.00

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 4:00am-4:00pm

General (The following apply to all Quality Technicians regardless of their level status):

Adhere to all requirements of the CPI Safety Program.
• Adhere to all CPI security requirements including counting and documenting the disposition of all cards to and from the operation.
• Adhere to all requirements of the CPI Quality Management System.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as required.

Quality Technician I:

• Reads and interprets the shop floor documents (proof, job ticket, combo ticket) as well as applicable ISO, Association, and CPI internal specifications.
• Complete Quality Release testing process including physical testing and visual inspection. Sets up and performs destructive and nondestructive tests on materials or product to measure performance, life or material characteristics.
• Observe, report, and document quality data information on checklists and/or electronically, as required.
• Initiates quality hold and non-conformances based upon inspection results
• Completes in-process audits in Finishing.
• Coordinates with production supervision regarding completion of testing and in-process audits.
• Participate in continuous improvement teams and projects.
• Complete incoming inspection process on received raw materials are required
• Participate in qualification of new processes, equipment, and materials.

Quality Technician II (Completes all Quality Technician I responsibilities, plus):

• Identify, document and communicate (when applicable) quality information on the Shop Floor documents and other applicable quality forms.
• Assist with problem solving and trouble-shooting activities.
• Assure proper completion of rerun and rework activities.
• Complete verification activities.
• Assist in monitoring and measuring activities.
• Participates in Quality Management System requirements including ISO 9001 requirements such as calibration and internal audits.
• Serve as a quality resource to manufacturing for problem identification and resolution, loss reporting, continuous improvement and recommends corrective action
• Serve as a quality resource to manufacturing for problem identification and resolution, loss reporting, continuous improvement and recommends corrective action
• Trains employees on quality standards, processes and corrective action methods.

Quality Technician III (Completes all Quality Technician I & II responsibilities plus):

• Implements methods for process control and improvements and maintains quality requirements, standards, policies and procedures for manufacturing of existing and new products with minimal waste
• Inspects work and performs physical testing of work in process and finished product for a variety of qualities such as color, dimension and performance using testing equipment and brings issues and variations to the attention of Quality Manager, Finishing Manager and/or Plant Manager
• Interprets customer requirements and confers with management or technical staff to ascertain quality and reliability standards
• Performs demonstrated competency verification on training activities.
• Records test data, applying statistical quality control procedures, and evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing quality standards.
• Complete KPIs reporting and analysis. Uses the data to determine areas of opportunity.
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability and with minimal waste.
• Assist with the development of documentation for the purpose of monitoring the company's cost of quality.
• Composes and updates forms, training documents, work instructions, test methods, and SOPs.
• Ensures compliance to association, customer, and ISO standards and updates documentation as needed.

Availability to perform other tasks as required.

Requirements:

General:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The candidate must have basic skills required to operation technical machinery. They must be able to use a caliper and other hand tools.
• The candidate must be able to interface with a PC by in putting and out putting data and using basic Microsoft Office Suite products. Keyboard input skills are necessary.

Education:

• High School Diploma required.
• College degree or some college education is desired but not required.

Language:

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions (written and verbal).
• Ability to write simple reports.
• Ability to effectively present in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization in English.

Mathematical:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.

Reasoning:

• 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.

Experience:

• 3 years of experience in a quality focused manufacturing or service environment is preferred.
• Experience performing internal audits is preferred.
• Monitoring and measuring experience is preferred.

Certification/Licenses:

• American Society for Quality, Certified Quality Auditor Certified is desired but not required.

Qualifications:

• Basic computer skills.

• Ability to multi-task, communicate clearly with others, interact with several different departments throughout each shift.

• Ability to make decisions regarding compliance of processes and products to specified requirements.

Physical Demands:

• Work is primarily conducted standing or walking in a manufacturing environment and sitting in an office environment and often requires bending and stooping to observe product and/or manufacturing equipment.
• Manufacturing environment is noisy and may require ear protection.
• Work involves good eyesight, hand/eye coordination and excellent color vision to be able to ensure quality product.
• Work involves dealing with fine detail and constant human interaction, which can be tiring both mentally and physically.
• Work is conducted in shifts and may require long hours, including weekends and overtime, to meet deadlines.
• Position may require up to 10% travel.

Company Overview:
CPI Card Group is a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions delivered physically, digitally and on-demand. CPI helps our customers foster connections and build their brands through innovative and reliable solutions, including financial payment cards, personalization and fulfillment, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) instant issuance. Learn more at www.cpicardgroup.com.

Benefits:
Competitive pay rates and an inclusive, empowering and rewarding culture.
Solid benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, FSA, HSA, Vacation and Holiday Pay, Tuition Reimbursement and 401(k) with a competitive company match percentage.

CPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. A complete background including drug screen is contingent upon hire.

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