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Quality Control and Lab Technician We Are Allied Cans Limited is a Grupo Comeca company based in Ontario, Canada. Allied Cans is one of the leading industrial can manufacturers in North America, and the only general can line, and UN rated steel pail manufacturer in Canada. Our Milton, ON plant specializes in the manufacturing of cans and pails for the paint, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and chemicals industries. Grupo Comeca is a Latin-American leader in the packaging industry with headquarters in Costa Rica and manufacturing operations in Canada, Mexico, Central and South America. Comeca has 39 factories dedicated to the manufacturing of corrugated cardboard boxes, paper products, folding cardboard products, tinplate containers, plastic containers, among others. Our values of Respect, Human Development, Commitment, and Customer Satisfaction are the reason why Grupo Comeca has prevailed since its foundation in 1978. The Role The Quality Control and Lab Technician supports the Quality Control department by performing in-process and final product inspections, conducting lab tests, and maintaining accurate records to ensure products meet established specifications. This role plays a key part in maintaining quality standards and supporting continuous improvement within the lab and production environment. What You Will Do Quality Inspections & Testing Perform required inspections using measuring instruments and gauges (e.g., vernier calipers, micrometers, scales) during various stages of production Inspect and pack product samples as needed Assist in the Quality Lab with testing on samples as required Record test information accurately and notify the QC Supervisor or Lead when data exceeds acceptable limits Ensure quality procedures are followed and demonstrate knowledge of the established quality program Non-Conformance Management & Process Improvement Register and follow up on non-conforming products and Hold for Inspection (HFI) material Identify, hold, and evaluate non-conforming material Follow procedures for on-hold finished product and assist in batch documentation and label preparation Make recommendations to operators when process adjustments are needed Promote employee awareness of quality standards and participate in weekly team meetings Participate in root cause analysis and support corrective/preventive actions Audits & Documentation Provide support during external and internal audits Maintain all required quality documentation in compliance with company and regulatory standards Assist in the preparation of quality-related reports and records Calibration & Equipment Maintenance Perform calibration of measurement equipment according to the established schedule Statistical Analysis & Reporting Collect, organize, and analyze quality data to identify trends and potential process improvements Support statistical process control initiatives, including military standard sampling and analysis methods Prepare and present quality reports using statistical tools such as histograms, Pareto charts, control charts, and scatter plots Knowledge & Qualifications Education and/or credentials in quality control or a related field Two (2) years experience in Quality in a manufacturing environment, preferably with packaging products Proficiency in MS Office, MS Excel and data entry Use and understanding of precision measuring instruments and gauges Ability to accurately read measuring devices, diagrams, product specifications and test procedures Must be able to read, write and speak English Strong attention to detail and recordkeeping