Quality Technician- Production, Manufacturing; 1st Shift, Monday thru Friday, Olyphant, PASaint-Gobain

Saint-Gobain Ceramics is a global leader in the production of high-performance materials. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence in everything we do. Join our team and be part of a company that values its employees and strives to create a positive impact on the world.

This role is essential to ensuring product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence. You will work across multiple stages of production, contribute to continuous improvement, and help maintain the high standards that define our manufacturing operations.

The Quality Technician ensures that non‑conforming products do not continue through the production process and are not distributed to customers. This role conducts routine quality inspections throughout production, including in‑process and final inspections, using a variety of precision measuring tools to ensure products follow specifications. The position also supports equipment calibrations, workstation audits, document management, and customer complaint resolution.

Quality Auditing & Inspection

• Audit the entire manufacturing process from raw material receipt to finished goods shipment to ensure adherence to specifications, regulations, and certifications.

• Conduct routine quality inspections throughout the production or manufacturing process, including in‑process and final inspections.

• Use analytical methods and precision measurement tools to monitor processes and verify product conformity.

• Assist with customer complaint resolutions and corrective action implementation.

Equipment Calibration & Operator Training

• Coordinate preventative maintenance, calibration, and training for all analytical equipment used in the quality assurance process.

• Verify calibrations with standards on a scheduled periodic basis.

• Train operators on the proper use, care, and maintenance of analytical equipment, including new‑hire training and annual refresher courses.

• Maintain analytical equipment and support workstation audits.

Documentation & Process Support

• Implement and maintain a document management system.

• Manage external testing processes, including sample shipment, data collection, and data organization.

• Suggest process improvements to enhance quality, efficiency, and consistency.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• BA/BS degree preferred

Experience

• Minimum 6 months of manufacturing experience required

• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience preferred

Skills & Competencies

• Commercially aware

• Capable of working well under pressure

• Strong attention to detail

• Effective communication skills

• Ability to work well within a team environment

• Knowledge of quality auditing preferred

Technical Knowledge

• Experience with analytical equipment, calibration processes, and precision measurement tools

• Familiarity with lab characterization tools such as microscopy and SEM

• Ability to work with process lab tools including mixing, molding, and firing equipment