Quality Technician

Job Summary

Responsible for executing the Quality Assurance functions of the division, including but not limited to Quality policies, procedures and programs to ensure compliance to the ISO 9001:2015 standard, customer specifications, and customer satisfaction. Promote positive relations with the production staff to enhance the Quality culture and awareness.

Hours: 6am-2:30pm; M-F. OT as needed

Pay varies DOE. $20-$25 hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Takes responsibility for their own safety and the safety of all employees by adhering to all safety policies and procedures and reporting all safety concerns to management. Utilizes the forklift operator safety plan, emergency action plan and accident reporting
• Know what the Company Quality Policy and Quality Objectives mean to them and their role associated with the achievement of these objectives. Acknowledges the Quality Policy Manual
• Audit the preparation of In-Process and Final Audit Report (WIP Sheets)
• Prepare In-Process and Final Audit Report (WIP Sheets) based on customer prints
• Understand the nonconforming material control, control of QMS documents, control of QMS records, internal audit, and corrective and preventative action procedures
• Maintenance of the MRB areas including the initiation of disposition of materials within the (MRB) material review board process
• Thorough knowledge of Nonconforming Material Reporting - NCMR form and work instruction
• Thorough knowledge of Corrective and Preventive Actions Reports (8D)
• Good understanding of the ISO 9001 requirements and related QMS processes
• 1st Piece Approval Process
• Generation of PPAP, ISIR and FAI layouts
• Assist production with print interpretation and gauging when needed.
• Operation of CMM, Faro Arm, Virtek, or any other Quality Instruments
• Basic understanding of process capability studies and analysis.
• Perform floor inspection, shipping & receiving, source and final inspections with maintenance of records and logs.
• Perform internal audits of QMS under the direction of a lead auditor.
• Participate in determining root cause of defects and assists in the Corrective / Preventive Action Process.
• Receipt of On-The-Job-Training from Quality Supervisor or Quality Assurance Manager.
• Must wear required safety equipment and follow Safety Policy.
• Place HOLD tags on products they determine to be suspect. (Identification and Traceability)
• Has the authority to OK work to proceed after the 1st Pc. Approval or rework process using the Identification and Traceability tag process
• Complete responsibility for customer satisfaction through their quality of work using a specified sampling plan and understanding first and last piece inspection the goal is to reduce variability to achieve zero defects for our products and services while reducing costs.
• Basic GD & T knowledge
• Clock in and out of jobs using shop floor manager in Intuitive ERP system
• Complete receiving inspection of product
• Other duties as directed.

Non-Essential Duties

• Participate and support company initiatives, programs, events, and meetings for employee enhancement and development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: A High School Degree or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Experience: 1
• Computer Skills: CAD

Special Requirements: Proficient in Blueprint reading and interpretation. Comprehensive knowledge of inspection gages and methods including but not limited to micrometers, calipers, protractors, height gage, tape rules, Developmental opportunities: CMM, Faro Arm, Virtek and GD&T.

Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes to include assembly, stamping, laser, CNC punch, press brake and welding or similar manufacturing environment.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and understand work instructions and procedures.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries.
• Ability to generate concise graphs and reports for presentations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and present findings to management.

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 accommodation may 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 sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duty of this job, the employee is may be exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Temperature and humidity extremes are to be expected similar to ambient outside conditions.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.