Quality Assurance Technician

About the role

Carfair Composites is a leader in fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) design and composites technology with team members located in facilities between Winnipeg, MB (Canada), St. Cloud, MN (USA), Anniston, AL (USA), Wausaukee, WI (USA), and Gillett, WI (USA). The Quality Assurance Technician supports the verification of quality processes and procedures for fiberglass parts through auditing, inspecting, and testing to ensure parts meet specifications and quality standards before being sent to the customer.

Starting pay: $22.35/hr.

Responsibilities

• Understand the Quality system and follow documented processes and procedures
• Perform inspection of final product prior to shipping to the customer
• Propose product or process improvements that will minimize quality defects, both internal and external
• Perform final product verification per product and process
• Provide support and documentation required to maintain ISO certification; authority to disposition production material
• Ensure that all Documented Work Instructions are followed and have been implemented as they apply to the Quality System by conducting Process Audits
• Identify and quarantine non-conforming material
• Review department systems to improve processes and procedures; eliminate non-value added activities
• Ensure that the finish on all parts is cosmetically acceptable to standards (e.g., Automotive, Paint, or Industrial)
• Fixture Calibration (including but not limited to dimensional checks of parts or fixtures, maintenance of fixtures, maintain Gage Recall, review calibration schedules and status)
• Follow correct procedures in regard to ISO 9001 Standards
• Perform other related and non-related duties as assigned through on-the-job training

Requirements

• Knowledge of relevant measuring equipment as applicable to the product
• Computer literacy: basic typing, email, Word, Excel
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Problem-solving ability to address work-related issues proactively and find solutions
• Uses knowledge of root cause of quality issues to help eliminate defects and follows proper procedures to fix them
• Self-motivated with the ability to perform tasks to the best of one's ability
• Works effectively in a diverse workforce
• Ability to work in harmony with others
• Uses safety guidelines and proper PPE to protect self and reminds others of its importance
• High school completion or equivalent
• ASQ CQT (Certified Quality Technician) certification preferred
• Blueprint reading and understanding is essential
• 1+ years of Quality experience desired

Benefits

• Competitive wages with potential increases at 6 months, 12 months, and annually thereafter
• Day 1 benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability programs
• Day 1 401k eligibility with 100% vesting of employer match
• Career advancement opportunities with a growing company
• Employee development through a variety of training initiatives
• Numerous employee events throughout the year

About the company

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient, and reliable. NFI Group is a leading independent global bus manufacturer providing a comprehensive suite of mass transportation solutions.