Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Branch: Mass Plywood Panel Manufacturing

Report To: Plant Manager/ Technical Direct

Status: Full Time

Wage Range: $21.37 - $27.25

JOB SUMMARY:

The Quality Control Technician reports to the MPP Plant Manager/ Technical Director.

Quality Control Technicians are responsible for testing materials and finished products to ensure they conform to all applicable laws and company standards.

Quality control technicians test products across the three stages of production (before, in-process, and final) to ensure quality levels are met.

Positions will train on day shift, but ultimately move to swing shift.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Previous experience working in a plywood or engineered wood facility is preferred.
• Develop and maintain inspection reports
• Ensure compliance to federal and state laws, as well as company standards and specifications
• Maintain calibration of quality control equipment
• Perform inspections across all stages of production
• Prepare and maintain test date for review
• Evaluate data and draft reports, noting any relevant deviations from existing standards
• Identify areas for quality control improvement and implement new methods accordingly
• Communicate quality or compliance concerns with urgency

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Quality Control Technician may be required to perform duties in other areas of the facility, which may include a wide range of functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 
  Standing and/or sitting continuously, ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Up and down stairs
• Working five to six days per week
• Must be able to work in an environment of heat, cold, dust, dirt and loud noises
• Positions will train on Day Shift, but will eventually move to Swing Shift

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements : High school diploma or GED, with mathematical concept understanding

Experience/Skill Requirements: a solid understanding of test equipment, minimum of 1 year of inspection and/or production experience, strong working knowledge of various mathematical concepts including fractions, ratios and proportions, specific

vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus, demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, excellent organizational skills, and demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information

BENEFITS:

Health, Dental, Life, Short-term Disability, Section 125, Profit Sharing and 401(K), Vacation and Holiday Pay

OUR COMPANY:

1922 in Lyons, Oregon as a family-owned and operated wood products manufacturing Freres Engineered Wood Products, formerly Freres Lumber Co., Inc. was established in business. Three generations of family management have led the Company’s veneer and plywood manufacturing facilities to sustain in the Santiam Canyon and we are committed to operating for another 100+ years.

We operate six processing plants, including a small log veneer plant, large log veneer plant, veneer drying facility, plywood plant and cogeneration facility. We are dedicated to reinvesting in our modern manufacturing facilities, providing high-quality wood products, and providing family wage jobs within our communities. We specialize in creating the highest quality wood products, from raw log to finished products, including hog fuel, bark fines, chips, shavings, specialty veneer, grade lumber, high-quality sheathing grade plywood and even electricity.

Our passion for continuous improvement aligned with our innovative approach to manufacturing has led us to become the sole producer and developer of a unique, patented wood product, the Mass Plywood Panel. If you have growth mindset, thrive under pressure and want to on the forefront of new building technology, you’re probably a great fit for our