Metrology, QC & Production Support Technician

Job Description

Company Description

Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity to use your production support skills in a successful and growing company? If you have a desire to work in an energetic, collaborative environment and you are looking for long term growth then check out this opportunity at Bausch + Stroebel Machine Company, Inc.!

Bausch + Stroebel’s Policy and Goals: to provide the best technical and economical answers to the challenges presented by the world market.

With this clearly defined company goal in mind, we design, build and sell packaging and production systems for the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and allied industries. From modest beginnings 50 years ago - with only 4 people – Bausch + Stroebel has developed into an international enterprise. It is now one of the leading manufacturers in pharmaceutical packaging.

Serving a global market

In step with the increasing globalization of the pharmaceutical industry resulting, among other things, from the mergers of major manufacturers, Bausch + Stroebel puts great emphasis on the international market.

The development of a market-oriented, worldwide group of companies has brought Bausch + Stroebel increased market presence, proximity to its customers and faster communication between customers and staff. Representatives and agents serving our local market areas are active on every continent on our behalf.Job Description

Position Overview

The role of the Metrology, QC & Production Support Technician is to perform inspections, check incoming materials, in-house manufactured parts, externally produced parts, and components.

Core duties and responsibilities include the following.

Perform quality inspections (dimensional and visual) by using precision measuring instruments, including micrometers and calipers, fixtures, and gauges.

Initiate rework or rejection of the part if required.

Accurately document the results of the inspections.

Generate spreadsheets for data collection.

Laser, etch, or pin stamp numbers on a part.

Monitor and coordinate critical equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and calibration.

Maintain all controlled document files and test records in a timely and accurate manner.

Evaluate problems and make initial recommendations for possible corrective action to the supervisor.

Typically performs routine assignments supporting production (material selection and cutting according to work orders).

Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves as required.

Transports materials from storage or point of use work areas.

Maintain acceptable housekeeping standards to keep production work areas clean and ensure that all tools, materials, and supplies are returned to their designated locations as soon as the task is finished.

Must wear proper safety equipment and comply with company safety rules at all times.

Other warehouse/shop duties as assigned (back-up for shipping & receiving, various facilities-related projects, assist with maintaining company car fleet, etc.).Qualifications

Positive attitude and striving to improve/learn new things every day.

Regular, consistent, and punctual attendance is required.

Knowledge of Metrology, QC, and Calibration techniques.

Know when and how to ask for assistance to ensure understanding of projects and tasks.

Able to accept direction from others.

Accepts routine change in the job and department.

Ability to anticipate the needs of the shop.

Possesses good written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Demonstrates persistence, good judgment, strong decision making, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, and overcoming obstacles.

Uses good time management

Ability to read and interpret drawings

Proficient using a PC in a Windows environment with knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular, Microsoft Excel.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma from a vocational-technical high school, GED, completion of an apprenticeship program or community college certificate program.

2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment as a quality inspector.

Quality system awareness.

Experience with the properties of common metals and plastics used in manufacturing.

Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to fluently read and write English, comprehend and follow verbal and written instructions

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Intermediate to advanced shop math. Knowledge of the metric system is a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Warehouse manufacturing environment.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Additional Information

Hours: M-F, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm and 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm – Overtime possible

Benefits: We offer medical and dental plans (company pays 83% of the premium for employees and eligible dependents); company-paid short term and long term disability plans, company-paid life insurance and AD&D plans; voluntary vision plan; voluntary life and dependent life plans at discounted group rates; a 401(k) plan with a 4% safe harbor company match, company paid holidays and generous paid time off plan (starting with 18 PTO days per year and increasing accrual rate every 2 1/2 years).

Home Office / Travel: This position is located in Branford, CT.

If you meet the qualifications and feel this position is a good match to your skills and interests please send your resume and a cover letter including your hourly rate requirement.

Bausch + Stroebel’s US Headquarters is located in Branford, CT

Bausch + Stroebel is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Full-time