Film Quality Technician

WHO ARE WE
At Aptar, we use insights, design, engineering and science to create innovative packaging technologies that build brand value for our customers, and, in turn, make a meaningful difference in the lives, looks, health and homes of people around the world. Every day, Aptar creates "a-ha moments" for its customers and their consumers and patients by continually bringing innovations to market that convert non-dispensing packaging into breakthrough product-dispensing systems, including those that give people more effective ways to put on their favorite fragrance, kids the opportunity to pour ketchup without making a mess and patients connected technologies that help them more easily adhere to treatment.

We have manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Asia and South America and over 13,000 dedicated employees in 18 different countries.

YOU SHOULD WORK HERE BECAUSE WE:
* attract and develop high performing people.
* promote a diverse and inclusive work environment.
* allow for failure by allowing people to make mistakes through an open and trusting environment.
* invest in the development of employees through local, regional and global career opportunities.
* contribute to the communities where we reside.

WHAT'S NEW WITH APTAR We have an exciting position open in North America: Film Quality Technician, reporting to the Film Quality Supervisor. This position will be based in Auburn, AL.

THIS IS HOW YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS
Responsibilities
Include but are not limited to the following:

* Verifying raw materials used for mixing prior to adding to the extrusion machine.
* Verifying extrusion set point targets are set according to product type (batch records).
* Verifying extrusion station line clearance performed.
* Verifying conversion machine is set to correct length and width for each lane.
* Verifying converting station line clearance performed.
* Verifying packaging of product is per packaging specification.
* Verifying packaging document is a clear reflection of which product is in which box.
* Communicate with production operators to ensure paperwork is completed and accurate in
real time.
* Performing hourly checks of extrusion to ensure thickness of material is meeting
specification.
* Performing hourly checks of converting to ensure product is meeting specification.
* Performing hourly checks of packaging to ensure the correct method is being used.
* Signing off in the batch record at various check points to ensure product is being made
according to specifications.
* Verifying the calibration of the scale each day and log appropriately.
* Per the batch record, collecting various samples for retains and testing.
* Weighing film samples for total moisture capacity on a daily basis until testing is
discontinued by QE.
* Completing various tasks (Ex. Ingress Study, Comparison Studies) upon request.
* Working in other departments on an as-needed basis.
* Working with Film Quality Engineer on creating and learning new quality procedures for the
continual improvement of the Film Department.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING ON THE JOURNEY

* High School Diploma or GED required
* Experience in Quality Assurance preferred
* Proficient in using calipers and a micro balance scale
* Must understand basic Microsoft computer skills
* High accuracy with data entry and attention to detail
* Understand basic FIFO for inventory purposes.
* Time management skills
* Able to work as a team
* Able to communicate effectively to others
* Math Skills: Basic College Algebra or Advanced High School Math
* Reading Skills: Basic College Literature or Senior Reading Level of High School

WHAT WE OFFER:
* Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus plan.
* An Exciting, Diverse and value based working environment
* Award-winning Corporate University offering personal development and training opportunities.
* Innovative benefits plan which includes: 401K plan, vacation, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet insurance, wellness plan, and generous paid maternity/paternity leave.
* Retirement Savings plan

Be You. Be Aptar Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.