Quality Technician
TOPPAN Packaging · Waco, TX
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Industry
- Packaging
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The role in 30 seconds
A technician-level quality role at TOPPAN Packaging (packaging) in Waco, TX.
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Technician roles in the US: typical posted base $52k–$75k.
Median of the low and high ends of 26 live postings that list pay, out of 528 quality technician openings in the US, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 34 other live quality postings in Texas.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 2+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 37%
- Root cause 31%
- FDA / GMP 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- Which standards drive the work here: ISO 13485, IATF 16949, AS9100?
- How much of the job is customer complaints versus prevention?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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Full description from TOPPAN PackagingAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Pay Rate: $22.75 - $25.00/hour (based on experience)
Shift: Rotating Shifts | 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM (rotates every four weeks)
Summary Description
While reporting to the Lab Supervisor, the Quality Technician I is responsible for ensuring customer quality expectations, both internal and external, are met or exceeded. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent attendance, and the ability to work successfully in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while collaborating across multiple teams.
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Position: Quality Technician I
Location: Waco
What You’ll Be Doing
- •Conduct required off-line testing to confirm products meet customer specifications
- •Accurately enter quality data into customized data sheets and analyze trends over time
- •Interact with machine operators to raise awareness of defects and document corrective actions when needed
- •Maintain lab data filing systems and physical retention storage
- •Work collaboratively across departments throughout the plant
- •Assist in analyzing quality metrics, internal rejections, process capability data, and customer feedback
- •Ensure customer returns are checked in accurately and on time
- •Participate actively in quality initiatives
- •Participate actively on at least one safety team
We’d Love to Hear From You If
- •You have working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- •You have strong written and verbal communication skills
- •You can communicate effectively with management and plant associates
- •You can lift up to 50 pounds as needed and stand for long periods
- •You can read and understand manufacturing instructions
- •You can work independently with strong attention to detail
- •You are comfortable with mandatory rotating shifts
- •You are available for required overtime
- •High school diploma or GED preferred but not required. Candidates who demonstrate the necessary manufacturing experience and the required literacy, numeracy, and technical skills will be considered regardless of educational background.
Benefits
At TOPPAN Packaging Americas, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support overall wellbeing. Benefits may vary based on location, employment classification, or collective bargaining agreement and may include:
- •Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
- •401(k) retirement plan with company match
- •Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing resources
- •Paid time off and holidays
- •Company-paid and voluntary insurance plans including life, accident, and disability coverage
- •Tuition reimbursement
We are committed to providing a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to contribute to their fullest potential. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and employment processes. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.