<p>You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth. Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth Mindset, One Team, Care, and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere! We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?</p> <p>Our organization has tripled its size in the last 5 years and to support our transformation and growth, we are seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our Production Team in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. About the Opportunity. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Quality Appraisal Specialist is responsible for the QC Laboratory and will perform the physical, attribute and raw material testing in order to assess the quality characteristics of products manufactured on the production machines. Additionally, the incumbent will provide communication and instructions to Manufacturing, Converting and support areas regarding disposition of non-conforming product. Essential Functions and Primary Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Participates in physical, attribute, and raw material testing required to assess the quality of products manufactured on the production machines• Interprets grade specifications adequately with little or no assistance </li><li>Perform attribute inspections as required </li><li>Performs various specialized testing or auditing duties as assigned </li><li>Assists with other production or plant projects, as needed </li><li>Utilizing a knife, obtain samples at the production machines </li><li>Accepts or places product on quality-hold, based on test results and specified properties </li><li>Utilizes and calibrates lab testing equipment correctly </li><li>Attends training to maintain laboratory performance and to ensure compliance with requirements </li><li>Maintains the laboratory as outlined in organizational standards </li><li>Assures conformance to site safety and environmental procedures and adheres to safety procedures in all other departments and areas on site </li><li>Ensures accurate documentation of worksheets and reports Minimum Occupational Requirements: </li><li>High School Diploma or Equivalent </li><li>At least 4 years of previous quality testing and inspection experience, preferred </li><li>Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial setting, preferred </li><li>Understanding of AM and SOU grades </li><li>Capable of utilizing safe and proper procedures when using laboratory testing instruments and equipment </li><li>Ability to use and understand Optimill systems (CarelLab, CarelMill, Ahlflow) </li><li>Familiarity using personal computers required, preferably Windows products </li><li>Able to multitask and prioritize </li><li>Basic math skills are required Compensation and Benefits: Our company offers a Competitive Salary with Career Growth Opportunities and a Full Benefits Package including Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, Company Provided Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Competitive 401(K) Plan with Company Match and </li></ul> <p>Defined Contributions, and Short-Term Incentive Bonus Program. Other available benefits include Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, and group rates available for MetLife Home & Auto Insurance as well as Nationwide Pet Insurance. Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.</p> <p>Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Join our journey to create a more sustainable world with products and solutions that Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our three divisions, Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions.</p> <p>We are deeply committed to building and maintaining safe and inclusive environment and culture, where everyone feels valued and respected. At Ahlstrom, we all have equal opportunities to belong and reach our full potential.</p> <p>Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3.0 billion and we employ some 6,800 people. Read more at www.ahlstrom.com</p>