Quality Technician

About the role

This position reports to the Quality Supervisor and serves an important support role to ensure processes are under control and continually improved. The Quality Technician works directly with personnel in all operational departments and may also communicate with customers when assigned.

Responsibilities

• Full support and cooperation with Golden Aluminum EHS procedures and practices.
• Audit key production processes at least bihourly to ensure consistent product quality and proactively prevent scrap.
• Provide guidance to production teams on quality concerns and assist in making informed decisions, including initiating line stoppages when necessary.
• Real-time inspection and sampling of product.
• Disposition and investigation of product held for quality review, potentially completing Root Cause Analyses (RCAs) as necessary.
• Proper documentation, communication, and record keeping as it relates to the Quality Management System.
• Performing internal procedural audits.
• Participation in external audits led by onsite third parties.
• Calibration of measuring and monitoring systems.
• Testing/retesting of product, equipment, or other parameters as assigned.
• Leading or facilitating problem-solving or continuous improvement activities.
• Writing procedures as assigned.
• Training departmental trainers and operators in defect recognition and quality standards.

Requirements

• Six Sigma Green Belt certification obtainment is required.
• 2+ years of direct experience as a Quality Inspector or Quality Technician in a manufacturing environment is desired. Experience with machine vision surface inspection systems is preferred.
• Prior experience in an ISO 9001:2015 based Quality Management System is desired.
• Competency in basic Control Charting, Auditing, and Calibration is required. Experience with Process FMEA and Control Plans is preferred.
• Ability to read and correctly interpret technical procedures and specifications.
• Ability to communicate quality requirements to operations personnel.
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills with a focus on Microsoft Office products.

Benefits

• $25+ per hour (dependent on qualifications).
• Up to $1,200 quarterly bonus.
• $3 per hour night shift differential.
• 401k company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with generous company contributions to your Health Savings Account.
• Gym membership reimbursement.

Schedule

Work schedule that offers a 3-day weekend every other week.

Pay

$25 per hour.