Quality Technician

About the role

The primary function of this position is to assist the Quality Assurance Manager in the implementation and administration of the Quality Management System across the Huntington, Burnaugh, and Elkhart facilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality procedures and work instructions.
• Conduct quality audits, both internally and off-site.
• Complete customer quality surveys.
• Review purchase orders for accuracy.
• Initiate, evaluate, and document quality system corrective actions.
• Interact with customer and society representatives as a guide and host during customer- and society-sponsored quality system audits.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Associate degree or 2 to 5 years in a related manufacturing or quality position.
• Working knowledge in reading and interpreting technical specifications and industry standards.

Special Skills

• Work well in a team environment in a cooperative manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient at advanced problem solving.
• Assist with the direction of others less experienced employees.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management System requirements (especially as it applies to Nonconforming Material and Corrective and Preventative Action).
• Proficient and accuracy using MS Office word processing, database, and presentation programs.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to make presentations to colleagues at various levels with a high level of confidence.

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Communication skills
• Innovation
• Flexibility

Physical Dimensions

Physical demands: Frequently moves about the production facilities; must be able to detect unsafe conditions from long distances.

Work environment: The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions; frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.