Quality Control Technician, 1st Shift - The Toro Company

Job Summary

The Technician, Quality analyzes diverse quality situations to result in solutions, verifying the quality of a variety of parts, products and processes. Provides guidance to QA team members in establishing quality control techniques for maintaining and improving the quality of manufacturing operations.

Job Duties

• Sets up and implements quality conformance criteria and control charts and monitors for adherence to established QA and Toro standards.
• Inspects parts or products as required and documents and reports findings, testing results and recommendations.
• Conducts sampling and auditing required to confirm adherence to quality procedures.
• Charts data gathered from various quality checks to be used in analysis, decisions and feedback for quality improvements.
• Maintains quarantined inventory levels and manages physical movement, identification and material transfers within SAP.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Associates Degree or technical education, equivalency degree preferred.

Experience

• Five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 3 years using inspection equipment and methodologies within a quality management (QMM) system is required.

Skills Needed

• Dimensional/smart scope vision system experience.
• Metrology experience including calipers, micrometers, and other handheld tools.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic to intermediate competency level in MS Office.
• Must possess good decision-making abilities.
• Ability to use instruction, training and analytical skills to resolve process issues.
• Ability to maintain composure during stressful situations, remaining focused on the ultimate objective.

Work Environment

• Manufacturing environment without climate control and is subject to temperatures similar to the outside environment.
• Noise levels within the environment average 85 decibels and personal protective equipment (including hearing protection) is required.
• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and heat producing equipment.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, climb or balance, stoop, kneel or crawl.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs. using proper body mechanics and assistance.
• Required vision abilities include: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and color vision.

Benefits

We offer a full range of benefit options for your present and future needs including competitive salaries, 401(k)s, paid vacation days, and more. Learn More

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