Quality Lab Technician

About Us

Infra Pipe Solutions is a leader in engineered polyethylene piping systems, committed to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Our teams work collaboratively to deliver reliable products that meet the highest industry standards, while maintaining a safe and supportive workplace.

Position Summary

The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for performing quality testing and inspections on raw materials and finished products to ensure compliance with company and industry standards. This role supports daily quality activities, maintains quality documentation, performs product verification checks, and ensures adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Document production, quality, and testing paperwork to the DMS system.
• Maintain quality procedures outlined in the Quality manual
• Test received raw materials
• Test finished goods
• Support identification and containment of suspect material
• Maintain daily paper paperwork
• Review and validate daily paperwork and support the production shift
• Ensures day-to-day quality requirements are met and reports NCM, suspect material, and scrapped material.
• Document, label, and approve material, inventory of production tools and supplies.
• Support start-up and changeovers by validating first article inspections and compliant production.
• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working environment and accurate records.
• Drives safety initiatives and ensures the lab is compliant with OSHA regulations.
• Notify the Safety Manager immediately of unsafe situations or incidents.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications (includes education, skills, and experience):

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and two (2) years’ work experience or a two-year degree in the specifics of engineering; work experience should be in a production and or quality environment performing the essential functions listed above, including supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with thermoplastic extrusion and/or materials with a quality focus.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with many types of personalities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite or other similar software.
• Proficient with lab equipment and documentation processes and procedures
• Knowledge of Quality management systems, GMPs, and ISO 9001.
• Must be able to multi-task to support and maintain business functions.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand English.
• Must have a clean driving record and a valid, current driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Required Competencies

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a time-efficient manner; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Uses reason.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions to HR; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and concisely; Edits work; Varies writing style to meet specific needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans daily work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives.

Work Environment

• This position operates in both laboratory and production floor settings.
• Regular exposure to manufacturing noise, machinery, and physical activity is expected.
• Shift work or overtime may be required to ensure continuous quality coverage.

Infra Pipes is an equal opportunity employer.

Infra Pipes extends equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, marital status, military service, height, weight, genetic information, or any other reason protected by law.

Assistance

Infra Pipes is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request through the application system. Infra Pipes does not discriminate against qualified individuals who can perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Right to work

Infra Pipes participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility for roles based in the United States.