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Film Quality Technician

AptarGroup · Alabama

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Level
Technician
Team
Quality
Industry
Packaging
Posted
11 days ago

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A technician-level quality role at AptarGroup (packaging) in Alabama.  Verifying extrusion set point targets are set according to product type (batch records).

Tools it names
Extrusion
Openings
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $50k–$73k.

Median of the low and high ends of 29 live postings that list pay, out of 498 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 15 other live quality postings in Alabama.

Experience asked
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Stands out: this posting asks for Extrusion, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Full description from AptarGroupAs posted on their careers site.Show

 Experience in Quality Assurance preferred

 Proficient in using calipers and a micro balance scale

 Must understand basic Microsoft computer skills

 High accuracy with data entry and attention to detail

 Understand basic FIFO for inventory purposes.

 Time management skills

 Able to work as a team

 Able to communicate effectively to others

 Math Skills: Basic College Algebra or Advanced High School Math

 Reading Skills: Basic College Literature or Senior Reading Level of High School

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Include but are not limited to the following

 Verifying raw materials used for mixing prior to adding to the extrusion machine.

 Verifying extrusion set point targets are set according to product type (batch records).

 Verifying extrusion station line clearance performed.

 Verifying conversion machine is set to correct length and width for each lane.

 Verifying converting station line clearance performed.

 Verifying packaging of product is per packaging specification.

 Verifying packaging document is a clear reflection of which product is in which box.

 Communicate with production operators to ensure paperwork is completed and accurate in

real time.

 Performing hourly checks of extrusion to ensure thickness of material is meeting

specification.

 Performing hourly checks of converting to ensure product is meeting specification.

 Performing hourly checks of packaging to ensure the correct method is being used.

 Signing off in the batch record at various check points to ensure product is being made

according to specifications.

 Verifying the calibration of the scale each day and log appropriately.

 Per the batch record, collecting various samples for retains and testing.

 Weighing film samples for total moisture capacity on a daily basis until testing is

discontinued by QE.

 Completing various tasks (Ex. Ingress Study, Comparison Studies) upon request.

 Working in other departments on an as-needed basis.

 Working with Film Quality Engineer on creating and learning new quality procedures for the

continual improvement of the Film Department.

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