1st Shift Quality Technician

Job Summary

Inspect, test, sort, sample, measure, or weigh raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. May use precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment. Assist the Quality Supervisor in the compilation and reporting of quality data. Communicate and coordinate quality standards and activities with customers and Quality Inspectors.

Responsibilities

• Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products and recommend necessary corrective actions.
• Cook First Part Approval (FPA) procedures in conformance with established company or customer requirements.
• Discard or quarantine for inspection products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications.
• Maintain quality standards and manage the process using the company’s Quality Management Software (QMS) program.
• Ensure that all measuring/testing equipment is properly calibrated.
• Record and maintain accurate and complete inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content and quantities inspected or graded.
• Issue approved QSS (Quality Standard) and work instructions prior to the start of every production run.
• Perform daily spot check verification of item packaging/labeling configuration to insure conformance to the QSS.
• Provide leadership to the Quality department personnel, including directing work activities and follow up.
• Aid in the training of Quality department personnel.
• Aid Plant Manager and/or Quality Supervisor in applicable employee training events.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
• Minimum of 2 years employment experience in quality inspection/management position (preferably in a manufacturing environment)
• Relevant supervisory experience may be substituted for the education requirement at the discretion of the hiring manager or Director of Quality

Physical Demands

• Periods of intense physical exertion in conditions of low to high temperatures and humidity
• Frequent and repeated standing, stooping, bending, and grasping

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Retailer Program (401k)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vacation and Holiday Pay