Quality Technician

About the role

Jtec is a locally owned and operated company serving a large customer base across the US, Canada, and Mexico. We are vertically integrated, meaning our team handles everything from marketing and sales to R&D and production engineering. Our diverse workforce includes roles such as safety, inventory, quality, production support, maintenance, human resources, and more.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all components are correctly fabricated/coated/assembled prior to leaving the location.
• Understands Jtec products and processes.
• Inspects product for conformance to print and inspection forms.
• Escalates non-conformances found and ensures correction or acceptance per engineering.
• Trains shop personnel in correct policies and procedures.
• Aids in 3rd party audits and actions related to findings.
• Supports quality functions at all locations.
• Works with operations and engineering to ensure a quality product is produced.
• Prioritizes the inspection queue based upon changing production requirements.
• Recommends improvements to engineering/operations as necessary.
• Informs Quality Manager of any trends seen within the process that do not comply with designs.
• Assists with inventory and material handling duties as directed.
• Performs sampling of incoming material for quality and specifications including kits.
• Checks product load for accuracy and safely moves it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance or related field
• 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 1 plus years of forklift experience
• Windows PC proficiency
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Epicor ERP System or Equivalent
• Creo view
• Education and Experience
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge of machines and tools
• Knowledge of arithmetic and geometry, and their applications
• Skills
• Active Listening
• Speaking
• Coordination
• Reading Comprehension
• Active Learning
• Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving
• Deductive Reasoning
• Understanding the intent of the design
• Ability to revise controlled documents to submit for review and approval
• Ability to support quality functions at all locations
• Work with a team
• Dependability
• Attention to Detail
• Integrity
• Initiative
• Analytical Thinking
• Cooperation
• Contact With Others
• Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment
• Physical Requirements
• Must be able to move about the assigned area
• Must be able to stand and work on your feet for an entire shift
• Must be able to position self to inspect products and equipment at ground level
• Must be able to work in a safety-sensitive role
• Must be able to move products or equipment weighing up to 45 lbs

Benefits

Jtec offers a comprehensive wellness program, including biometric screenings, health challenges, webinars, and more. We also provide an array of benefits such as:

• 401K Match: 100% company match of employee contributions up to 3% deferral, 50% company match of employee contributions between 3% and 5% deferral.
• Company provided life insurance for employees and dependents.
• Additional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness and accident insurances offered.
• Affordable health/dental/vision insurance.
• High-deductible health plan with the option of HSA (Health Savings Account) with company match program.
• Comprehensive Wellness Program (company paid annual biometric screening, health challenges, webinars, and more).
• Start accruing paid time off from day one.
• Eight paid holidays annually: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas day, and an additional Floating Holiday placed annually by management.