Quality Control Technician - I

Essential Duties, Functions And/or Responsibilities

• Performs incoming, first articles, in-process, final inspection, and re-work quality checks, using a wide variety of inspection tools.
• Determines product acceptance status after inspection.
• Identifies and escalates non-conformances observed during inspection.
• Follows Good Documentation Practices (GDP) during document review and inspection.
• Performs all work in compliance with company policy and within the guidelines.
• Ensures process compliance, as needed/required.
• Reviews and approves production batch records (i.e., Device History records).
• Releases work in process to finished goods inventory. Flags inconsistent or incorrect records and reports errors to supervisors or the management team.
• Inspects products to specification or processes.
• Segregates non-confirming product and seeks guidance on reporting the non-conformance.
• Physically quarantines non-conforming products and seeks guidance on reporting the quarantined materials.
• Performs QC testing as needed.
• Exhibits competence with testing methods selected for assigned tasks.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Reports Quality problems or concerns to direct reports or the quality manager.
• Populates databases for collection and analysis.
• Directly and indirectly responsible for product quality.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Quality related field, manufacturing, regulated industry experience is preferred.
• Ability to operate basic measuring tools such as calipers or micrometers is required.
• Knowledge of quality test methods and use of related lab equipment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of general accident prevention practices.
• Basic Math skills is required.
• Resourceful, analytical, organized, and inquisitive.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Office Software – Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Attention to detail and quality and safety conscious.
• High level of urgency.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions in accordance with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance in accordance with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. when necessary.