NGC Quality Appraisal

Overview

Ahlstrom is seeking a Quality Appraisal Specialist to join the Production Team in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. This role reports to the Production Manager and is responsible for the QC Laboratory, performing the physical, attribute and raw material testing to assess the quality characteristics of products manufactured on the production machines. The incumbent will provide communication and instructions to Manufacturing, Converting and support areas regarding disposition of non-conforming product.

Our organization has tripled its size in the last 5 years and to support our transformation and growth, we are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our Production Team in Windsor Locks, Connecticut.

Responsibilities

• Participates in physical, attribute, and raw material testing required to assess the quality of products manufactured on the production machines
• Interprets grade specifications adequately with little or no assistance
• Performs attribute inspections as required
• Performs various specialized testing or auditing duties as assigned
• Assists with other production or plant projects, as needed
• Using a knife, obtain samples at the production machines
• Accepts or places product on quality hold, based on test results and specified properties
• Utilizes and calibrates lab testing equipment correctly
• Attends training to maintain laboratory performance and to ensure compliance with requirements
• Maintains the laboratory as outlined in organizational standards
• Ensures conformance to site safety and environmental procedures and adheres to safety procedures in all other departments and areas on site

Minimum Occupational Requirements

Compensation and Benefits

Our company offers a competitive salary with career growth opportunities and a full benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, company provided life insurance, short-term disability, flexible spending account, health savings account, and a competitive 401(K) plan with company match and defined contributions, and a short-term incentive bonus program. Other available benefits include hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, and group rates available for MetLife Home & Auto Insurance as well as Nationwide Pet Insurance.

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Join our journey to create a more sustainable world with products and solutions that Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions.

We are deeply committed to building and maintaining a safe and inclusive environment and culture, where everyone feels valued and respected. At Ahlstrom, we all have equal opportunities to belong and reach our full potential.

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