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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Quality Technician - **Company:** Corry Rubber Corporation - **Location:** Corry, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $45,000.0 - $55,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Spreadsheets, Computer Literacy, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Statistical Process Control (SPC), Visual Systems, Property Testing - **Published:** June 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d4ef8d3ba7e3858d ## About the Role Do you have a valid Certified Quality Technician certification?, Do you have experience in Statistics?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, * High school diploma or equivalent. * 1-3 years of quality or quality or laboratory experience in a rubber, plastics, or related manufacturing environment. * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and quality specifications. * Proficiency with dimensional inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, comparators). * Working knowledge of SPC, basic statistics, and quality documentation. * Strong attention to detail, accurate record-keeping, and clear written communication. * Basic computer skills (data entry, spreadsheets, quality/ERP systems)., * Associate degree in a technical, quality, or materials * Experience in a rubber molding and/or compound mixing operation. * Familiarity with rubber testing equipment such as rheometers (MDR/ODR), Mooney viscometers, and durometers. * Knowledge of quality management systems. * Experience with PPAP, APQP, FMEA, and control plans. * Familiarity with root-cause/corrective-action methods (8D, 5-Why, fishbone). * Certification such as ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) or Certified Quality Inspector (CQI). Physical & Work Environment * Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment. * Ability to lift and handle samples and materials up to 25-50 lbs. * Comfortable working near heat, noise, and processing equipment with required PPE. * Willingness to 7A-5P regularly ## Description Candidate will be responsible for performing quality-related activities in support of the company's quality manager and the company's overall quality goals. In addition, the candidate will participate in research & development activities in our laboratory., * Inspect and verify incoming raw materials against specifications and certificates of analysis before release to production or receipt into inventory. * Run laboratory tests such as rheology and viscosity testing (MDR/ODR) to verify physical property characteristics of material used in molding. * Perform dimensional inspection of molded parts using calipers, micrometers, pin gauges, optical comparators, and vision systems against engineering prints. * Conduct hardness testing (Shore A durometer) on finished parts. * Perform visual defect inspection for flash, non-fills, backrinds, blisters, inclusions, and tears. * Monitor and verify process parameters (temperature, pressure, cure time) and pull parts at set intervals for in-process checks. * Issue quality alerts to operators not following established procedures. * Complete first-article inspections for new tooling and process setups. * Run physical-property testing on cured samples (tensile, elongation, modulus, tear, compression set, specific gravity). * Record quality data in MRP system, document inspection results, maintain control charts, and apply SPC methods. * Write up non-conformances, segregate suspect material, and support disposition decisions (use-as-is, rework, scrap). * Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, 5-Why, fishbone) * Maintain calibration of gauges and test equipment. * Support internal and customer audits, and contribute to PPAP submissions. * Ensure compliance with quality system requirements and maintain full traceability of batches and shipments. * Keep work area neat and organized, be compliant with 6S policy in the lab and perform both daily and other cleanups as necessary. * Run small volume production jobs as directed by supervision. * Be familiar with all and able to operate injection and convetionally-molded lab presses. * Recognize, troubleshoot and correct molding problems without direction from supervision. * Perform other duties as assigned by supervision. ## Related Videos - [Launching a marketplace on-time: A lesson in taking shortcuts using spreadsheets!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/477-launching-a-marketplace-on-time-a-lesson-in-taking-shortcuts-using-spreadsheets) - [Test-reduction - Doing more with less](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/977-test-reduction-doing-more-with-less) - [Solving Architectural Entropy With Runnable Diagrams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100144-solving-architectural-entropy-with-runnable-diagrams) - [From Global Capability Centers to AI-Powered Command Centers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100096-from-global-capability-centers-to-ai-powered-command-centers) - [The Algorithm That Nearly Killed Me: When Testing Isn't Enough](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2110-the-algorithm-that-nearly-killed-me-when-testing-isn-t-enough) - [Exploring the Potential of Decentraland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/583-exploring-the-potential-of-decentraland) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job)