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Manufacturing, Diversified Industrials

QA/QC Technician

Houston, TXOnsiteFull TimePosted 17 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • laboratory analyses
  • sampling
  • record keeping
  • reporting
  • company procedures
  • customer requirements
  • laboratory supervisor
  • operations team
  • methodologies
  • physical lab

Nice to have

  • Manufacturing experience
  • industrial manufacturing
  • laboratory experience

Role summary

A QA/QC Technician is responsible for performing laboratory analyses, sampling, record keeping, and reporting according to company procedures and customer requirements. This role involves maintaining lab equipment, preparing samples, and communicating regularly with the laboratory supervisor and operations team to ensure rapid issue resolution and methodological consistency. The technician must possess basic math and reading/writing skills, be able to learn and operate various laboratory testing machines, and work effectively in a team environment. The position requires adherence to safety procedures and may involve exposure to noise from equipment.

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions:

  • Responsible for all laboratory analyses, sampling, record keeping and reporting
  • Perform tests per company procedures and customer requirements
  • Communicate with laboratory supervisor and operations team on a regular basis to insure rapid resolution to issues and consistency of applied methodologies
  • Maintain the physical lab and equipment as needed
  • Prepare samples from finished stock for special operations
  • Other duties as assigned by supervision

Work Conditions:

  • Environmental Conditions: (Dust, fumes, heat, cold, noise, vibration, toxic conditions, work hazards, etc.) Controlled environment, noise from refrigeration equipment, etc. – Activity: Rarely-only if the technician went into the plant area.
  • Must be willing to work 8 hours 4 weeks rotating shifts
  • Must be willing to perform job functions following set safety procedures.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Work Aids:

Utilize various lab machines such as: Vollmer thickness tester, Instron tensile tester, Gretag-Macbeth densitometer, Ceast melt flow tester, etc. Utilize computer/monitors, cutter, scissors, markers, tape measure, tools, hot gloves and small hand tools.

Compensation Information:

Job Requirements:

  • High School Diploma
  • Manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Sufficient reading and writing ability to follow work order instructions, thoroughly document findings, and communication findings with manufacturing
  • Basic math skills, ability to calculate and enter roll data on appropriate forms and use/read a tape measure
  • Must be able to learn how to operate laboratory equipment Instron, thickness, tear, puncture, and hardness testers, etc.
  • Must be able to work in a team environment
  • Sufficient visual acuity to read instructions, operates machines, and visually inspects rolls produced for defects.
  • Recognize sounds of moving equipment and machinery for safety purposes. Work with constant noise at a level requiring the use of earplugs.
  • Demonstrate good job attendance and punctuality
  • Prior industrial manufacturing or laboratory experience preferred

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 


As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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