Quality Technician, Lead

Join Dura-Line, an Orbia business, in leading the charge for global connectivity! As the premier manufacturer of plastic conduit pipes, we create pathways that connect people and information worldwide in various markets. Every part of the manufacturing process is monitored with environmentally friendly sustainable efforts in mind. Quality, sustainability, and safety are paramount values at Dura-Line. Be part of our mission to Advance Life Around the World.

Dura-Line is hiring a Lead Quality Technician in our manufacturing plant in St. Albert, AB to help oversee the production of high-quality products within the department. You will help facilitate and assist in the quality assurance, document control, and safety functions at our plant. We are looking for someone that is hands-on, and very customer-centric and results-oriented.

Schedule:  To be determined

What will you be doing?

• Lead and motivate a team-oriented, goal-driven group of Quality Technicians. 
• Collaborate with production personnel to drive continuous improvements in products and services. 
• Efficiently monitor product quality without impeding production rates.

• Conduct training for other production employees on the quality system, procedures and work instructions. 

• Inspect products during the manufacturing process using appropriate equipment and procedures. 

• Issue SAP Quality Notifications as required. 

• Manage equipment calibration schedules and support plant leadership. 
• On occasion, provide coverage in the absence of the Quality Manager.  

• Test incoming raw materials, maintain records, and operate diagnostic equipment. 

• Conduct internal audits for TL900 (ISO) Plant setup and preparation. 

• Perform all regular QA Technician duties as assigned.

What will help you be successful in this role?

• 2-3+ years of experience in Quality Control, quality assurance, or inspection role in a manufacturing environment. 
• Around 1 year of management/supervision/lead experience (direct or indirect reports). 
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), file management and data entry. 
• Familiarity with SAP or ERP inventory systems and Quality Management systems (desirable). 
• Strong reading, writing, and mathematical competency
• ASQ certification
• Manufacturing software
• Possess a working knowledge of the resin system 
• Basic understanding of test equipment
• Inspect product during the extrusion process
• Test incoming raw material and maintain records
• Great Attention to detail
• Problem solver, and good analytical skills
• Ability to take and follow direction
• Need to be team oriented, goal driven, motivated
• Good Attitude
• Attendance

Occupational and / or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without reasonable assistance
• Ability to climb ladders, listen to equipment, look for defects in product and sense temperature changes in the finished product
• Ability to hold conduit and drive nails into reel flanges simultaneously
• Ability to move from one area to another by stepping over and/or bending under objects
• Ability to use hand tools: electric saw, air nail gun, hammer, banding equipment, crow bar
• Mobility sufficient to allow frequent entrance and exits from lift truck
• Ability to spend up to 12 hours a shift on your feet around hot machinery
• Ability to recognize color spectrum

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you or someone you know, please apply directly on our website at https://www.duraline.com/about-us/careers/ 

We thank you for your interest & We look forward to hearing from you!
This could be your first step towards a meaningful career.

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As a TL 9000 and ISO 9001 rated manufacturer, Dura-Line takes pride in our state-of-the-art quality products and is recognized as a key partner with all of the major telecommunications companies worldwide. 

Orbia Dura-Line has 1,700 employees and 17 manufacturing facilities across the U.S., Canada, India, Oman and Europe, serving over 50 countries through a global sales and distribution network.

All employees are subject to pre-employment Background Check and employment is contingent upon successful clearance results. Dura-Line is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, encouraging diversity in the workplace.  If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on any characteristic protected by law.