Quality Technician

Job description

Job Description & Summary

Position Summary

Provides quality support to manufacturing by performing and coordinating inspection, containment, investigation and training activities. Performs quality lab related duties (metrology, function testing and dimensional inspections). Assist sub-plant employees in troubleshooting quality issues. Responsible for product safety and quality.

Job Elements & Position Responsibilities

Performs random audits on systems, procedures, and product

Performs functional testing of product and metrology on components

Assists manufacturing employees and management with backtracking and troubleshooting quality-related issues.

Participates in sub plant problem solving efforts and activities (CAPA, A3, 8D, etc)

Performs Certificate of Analysis (COA) testing of finished product as required

Approves COA and coordinates communication with customers

Supports and coordinates calibration activities

Investigates complaints received and reports finding to the appropriate parties

Performs backtracking on quality issues

Update and maintain procedures, work instructions and defect libraries as document control coordinator.

Provides quality related training to molding Operators and Technicians

Enters, closes and makes user decisions on Quality Notifications

Serves as a backup when needed for other quality functions

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Education

Must possess High School diploma or GED

Experience

3-5 years as Quality Technician or similar role

Must possess basic math skills

Must be able to read drawings and use quality related test equipment

Must be able to stand (30%) and walk (50%) for a portion of the shift

Must be able to lift/move up to approximately 10 pounds (up to 30% of the shift), reach above shoulder and bend (5% of the shift). Must be able to periodically handle finished goods boxes weighing up to 35 lbs (5% of shift).

Must be able to scoop component part weighing approximately 1 pound

Must have good vision in order to perform visual inspection duties

Must be able to hear warning signals and verbal alerts to avoid injury during manufacturing process

Must be able to work as a member of a team, have high energy level and be able to work well under pressure

Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to communicate and understand relevant information relating to quality and production issues

Must be able to discern shades of color and color differences relating to component parts used in the manufacturing process

Must be able to climb steps

Must be able to use and read various inspection gages

Must have PC skills such as Microsoft Excel, Word and electronic mail software

Who can apply

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