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Quality Tech - 3rd shift

Tekni-Plex · Madison, WI

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Level
Technician
Team
Quality
Experience asked
3+ years
Industry
Packaging
Posted
30+ days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A technician-level quality role at Tekni-Plex (packaging) in Madison, WI.

They ask for
3+ years

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Quality Technician roles in Wisconsin: typical posted base $47k–$65k.

Median of the low and high ends of 3 live postings that list pay, out of 25 quality technician openings in Wisconsin, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 29 other live quality postings in Wisconsin.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $63k–$103k, from 7 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Typical (3+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • Team leadership 47%
  • GD&T 40%
  • Lean 27%
  • SPC 20%
  • Root cause 20%

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It asks for 3+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: Tekni-Plex in Madison

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Job summary

TekniPlex is hiring a Quality Tech 3 rd Shift for our Madison, WI facility. The Quality Tech is responsible for the inspection, assessment, verification, testing, and documentation of process and product quality on all goods, incoming goods, and in-process used in the manufacture of our product and finished goods to the customer and acceptability thereof. Included in these duties are instrument car, calibration, and documentation. The pay range for this position is between $21.00 - $24.00 an hour.

Responsibilities

  • ◆Preform inspections and qualify control tests to ensure quality standards and adherence to specifications
  • ◆Appropriately understand and follow the plant’s OHSE and quality systems to maintain a safe workplace and ensure quality product
  • ◆Preform inspections and quality control tests to ensure quality standards and adherence to specifications
  • ◆Inspect and test incoming raw materials
  • ◆Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with customer’s specifications
  • ◆Maintain appropriate records of tests, inspection results, and observations
  • ◆Notify production personnel of deviations in product quality. Mark deviant products appropriately
  • ◆Assist with set-up and clean-up of all presses when machine is down
  • ◆Help site meet quality objectives
  • ◆Frequently use and navigate several software systems (Quality Data Results, Inventory, Documentation, Audits, Training, etc.)
  • ◆Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

  • ✓High School diploma or equivalent. Some continued education preferred (i.e. Chemistry background)
  • ✓1-3 years quality control experience preferred
  • ✓Computer Skills
  • ✓Good oral and written communication skills
  • ✓Ability to use gauges and calipers

TekniPlex provides a comprehensive and flexible benefits program that you can customize to fit your personal needs. Our programs offer you and your family health care coverage and financial security. You can take advantage of life insurance, disability coverage and voluntary benefits for extra financial protection and peace of mind. Plus, our work-life benefits provide support and assistance whenever you need it.

Some of your benefits are paid in full by TekniPlex and some costs are shared between you and TekniPlex. Other benefits are made available to you at reasonable group rates.

  • ✓Medical Coverage
  • ✓Prescription Drug Coverage
  • ✓Telemedicine
  • ✓Dental Coverage
  • ✓Vision Coverage
  • ✓Employee Assistance Program
  • ✓Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • ✓Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • ✓Basic Term Life/AD&D Insurance
  • ✓Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
  • ✓Short Term Disability (STD)
  • ✓Long Term Disability (LTD
  • ✓Voluntary Buy-Up LTD
  • ✓Hospital Indemnity
  • ✓Accident Insurance
  • ✓Critical Illness
  • ✓401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • ✓Daily Pay
  • ✓Business Travel Insurance
  • ✓Legal Plan
  • ✓Identity Protection
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Imagine: A Career with Purpose and Possibility

Picture this: You are part of a global team of problem-solvers whose innovations in materials science can make life better. Every day, you help turn ideas into impact using science, technology, and creativity to tackle real-world challenges. You are part of a company whose work helps improve patient outcomes in healthcare and protects essential consumer goods that people around the world rely on every day.

At TekniPlex, you’ll join more than 8,000 colleagues across 12 countries, all united by one purpose: creating safer, smarter solutions that touch daily life. Through our two divisions, TekniPlex Healthcare and TekniPlex Consumer Products, you’ll help shape industries that matter: healthcare, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, beauty, and personal care.

Here, your ideas count and your work matters. You’ll be encouraged to think boldly, collaborate across cultures, and keep growing every step of the way. You will help protect the integrity of essential products, support patient safety and comfort, and contribute to innovations that make everyday life better, all while building a career that makes an impact.

Because at TekniPlex, you don’t just deliver products – you help shape what’s next.

Language skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and legibly complete time cards and work orders. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and read blueprints and technical drawings, such as machine, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small groups situations to other employees of the organization. Ability to effective present information and respond to questions form groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variable in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.

Physical demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, h

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