Quality technician 1st

Colder Products Company (CPC) is the leading provider of quick disconnect couplings, fittings and connectors for plastic tubing.

At CPC, we believe that fluid handling should be safe and easy. We engineer our connection solutions to improve the overall functionality and design of equipment and processes for the life sciences, industrial, and chemical handling markets.

Special features of our products include precise hose barbs for superior grip, built-in shutoff valves for preventing spills, and easy-to-use, push-button thumb latches for quick connecting and disconnecting.

CPC is a Dover company based in St. Paul with global offices and operations in Europe and Asia.

Job Summary :

We are looking for a Manufacturing Quality Technician to join our Manufacturing Quality Engineering team, based in Arden Hills, MN.

Reporting to the Quality Manager. The Manufacturing Quality Technician will provide support of all Thermal product at Colder Products Company (CPC).

This position will lead or participate in activities to improve the quality of product / service. The Quality Technician will partner with a Quality Engineer to lead and manage product non-conformances.

This is a key, high-visibility role that will initially help support capacity, product, and process improvements within the Thermal business unit while also driving efficiencies in the Quality team and improve customer satisfaction with CPC’s products.

Essential Job Responsibilities :

• Support Thermal efforts in Quality.
• Lead, train, and manage sort, rework, and various actions through component / product dispositions.
• Manage and maintain organization of quarantined material.
• Respond quickly and efficiently to production non-conformances, drive initial testing / evaluation and coordinate communication with the Quality Engineer, Production, and Manufacturing Engineering.
• Provides direct technical responses to manufacturing issues.
• Perform product testing to understand product performance deficiencies.
• Implement corrective actions to address product or service deficiencies.
• Works with Quality Engineer(s), Production, and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure robust investigations and corrective actions.
• Operates within CPC Quality and inventory management systems (Oracle).
• Active participant in Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence projects.
• Keeps current in the field with internal and external education and training.
• Acts as QA liaison in cross-functional projects and CPC representative to suppliers / customers.
• Adheres to all safety regulations.
• Demonstrates support of Colder core values.
• Performs other job duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Required Job Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes
• Good technical communication skills with multiple engineering disciplines
• Self-driven and able to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to self-prioritize and multitask in support of engineering / manufacturing projects

Preferred Job Qualifications :

• Two-year degree or certification in a technical discipline.
• Experience with metal machining and / or plastic injection molding processes.
• Experience with medical device and / or pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
• Experience with inspection methods, tools, and practices.
• ERP software experience.
• ASQ participation and certification.
• Detailed knowledge of CPC parts or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of MS Office; Word, Excel, & Power Point

Travel Requirements :

Up to 10%

Physical Demands :

Must frequently lift and / or move 10 pounds up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

While performing the duties of this job, sitting is regularly required; use of hands and fingers, and talk or hear. Reaching is frequently required to with hands and arms.

Occasionally required to stand, walk, and / or stoop.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why should you work for CPC

Join a passionate team of diverse people working together to create, manufacture and support world-class fluid connection solutions.

As a CPC employee, you’ll enjoy a collaborative, diverse work environment and challenging career opportunities in a fast-growing company where you have the chance to help shape the future and share in the excitement.

Recognized as one of Minnesota’s Top Workplaces for multiple years, CPC offers supportive leadership, comprehensive benefits, employee events and competitive compensation.

CPC’s comprehensive benefits program includes the following :

Health and Wellness

• Health and wellness coverage starting on day one for you and your family
• Automatic Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions for eligible medical insurance plans
• Multiple paid time-off programs, including PTO, holidays, parental leave, volunteer days and bereavement leave

Financial

• 401(k) plan with automatic employer contributions starting on day one
• Tuition assistance for you to continue your education, scholarship programs for children of eligible employees and on-site training and education events
• Referral bonuses for connecting friends and family to job openings
• Employee loyalty and peer-to-peer recognition programs

Culture and Community

• Access to in-person and online advisors and education for wellness and financial health support
• A co-op and intern program in partnership with the University of Minnesota
• Support of local community groups, as well as donation matching, on-site blood drives, and more

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education / training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position.

Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Last updated : 2024-06-26