Description

Our Company:  Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc is a global leader in coating, dyeing and finishing of both woven and non-woven fabrics. Based in Yorkville, Illinois, the company has a 140-year tradition of innovation and in 2015 invested in a new state-of-the-art, wide width coating and finishing line, and a new facility, that dramatically expand their ability to serve customers. Products include digitally printable textiles, specialty home products, tape-backing products and technical textiles for a wide variety of industries. Aurora Specialty Textiles Group, Inc., is a Meridian Industries, Inc. company and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified.  Aurora is also an industry leader with regard to sustainable manufacturing practices and a recipient of multiple Valley Industrial Association’s (VIA) awards including Operational Excellence, Social Responsibility, Innovation, Culture, Safety, and Workforce Development.
 

Why ASTG is a Great Place to Work:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Salary range for this position from $25-$30/hour and a benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, and 401k plan.
• Stability & Growth: This is a full-time position where average tenure for employees in the department is 15.6 years. 
• Supportive Work Environment: We value our employees, the culture, and our environment and take great pride in making sure we provide a clean, safe workplace.
• Make a Difference: We’re a small family-owned company where your work supports the sports, military, home décor, belting and several other diverse industries.
• Great work shift:  Monday – Friday 40 hours/week.  1st shift hours. 

Currently, Aurora seeks to hire a full-time Quality Specialist.

Position Summary: Responsible for maintaining, reporting, and advancing our quality management systems, metrics, and quality objectives.  This person will work closely within the Quality team to support our ISO 9001:2015 quality program by becoming an expert in equipment calibration, procedure, and analysis along with test method procedures and development.  A successful Quality Specialist will work independently and have keen attention to detail and critical thinking and problem-solving skills along excel in communications with internal and external customers and vendors.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor, schedule and track calibration of measurement equipment including those provided by external providers, to ensure calibration status is current and acceptable.
• Conduct measurement equipment calibration and verification of calibration status.
• Assess calibration results and trends to determine when measurement equipment needs repairs, servicing, or replacement.
• Maintain measurement equipment and assist with equipment selection by determining specs and obtaining quotes.
• Assist with calibration procedure development and improvement of existing calibration procedures. 
• Assist with test method development, adapting standard test methods into our QA lab and troubleshooting existing test methods.
• Conduct testing procedures during manufacturing processes to ensure product compliance and assist with product development.
• Conduct physical property testing, visual color analysis, print testing, and analytical chemistry along with other testing procedures.
• Record and analyze testing and compliance results and make decisions regarding product compliance. 
• Initiate nonconforming product procedures and quarantine nonconforming materials when appropriate. Communicate testing failures and material issues in a timely manner.
• Generate Certificates of Analysis that summarize testing results and provide to customers as required.
• Ensure internal and external customer needs are met daily.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Associate’s degree in technology or scientific related field required, Bachelor’s degree helpful.
• 1-5 years of Quality Assurance experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
•  Calibration experience required.
•  Understanding of ISO 9001:2015 requirements as they relate to Quality Management Systems in a manufacturing environment. 
•  Analytical minded with a strong attention to detail and strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities.
•  Ability to work independently with a desire to make an impact on continuous improvement systems.
•  A combination of education and experience may meet the above requirements.
• This position is not eligible for any employment sponsorship either now or in the future.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting/Walking/Standing evenly divided throughout the day.
• Prolonged use of a computer or desk work.
• Ability to bend, squat, stoop, kneel, push and pull.
• Vision: Ability to see up close, at a distance, and in low-light conditions. 
• Hearing: Ability to communicate effectively or monitor machines and equipment through sound.
• Environmental Conditions:  Working on 2nd floor of building – no elevator. Mix of office, lab and manufacturing environments. 
• Lifting and Carrying: Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Aurora offers a host of benefits including competitive salary, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending plan, and 401k plan.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our search includes all qualified individuals, without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a veteran, or any other category as protected by law.

Please apply using our Careers link on our webpage auroratextile.com