Quality Technician I

About the role

Conducts inspection of incoming materials, in-process and final inspections in accordance with established guidelines. Supports the manufacturing operations by performing tasks in accordance with established and documented work instructions (i.e., First Article, First Sleeve Inspections, gauge set-ups, control of nonconforming material, etc.). Provides training and guidance in quality principles to associates both within and outside of the department.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the acceptability of incoming materials, in-process and outgoing products by performing the specified inspections and audits.
• Collects data to support analytical methods including capability studies, statistical process control, sampling plans and other statistical tools.
• Correctly interprets drawings, specifications, established standards (visual and dimensional), and other customer requirements and applies these to the product conformance determination process.
• Collects data for gage R&R's and gage calibrations in accordance with established guidelines.
• Strives for continuous improvement of the Company’s processes.
• Maintains a clean and organized workplace using the “6S” system.
• Embraces change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Adjusts schedule to fluctuate work priorities as needed.
• Considers the safety of self and others while performing job responsibilities and understands Supervisor must be notified of unsafe conditions.
• Develops and maintains process to train new Quality Assurance Technicians and new Operators consistently.
• As new products or product requirements arise and new testing is required, develops procedures for performing this product testing.
• Responsible for disposition of all nonconforming material (returns and internal rejects), determines root cause for issues and oversees/implements necessary corrective actions.
• Provides customers with quality data, PPAP reports, and other quality documentation related to their products, as requested.
• Supports management of calibration or Quality Management System.
• As applicable, cross trained to inspect multiple product groups.
• Demonstrates and is able to maintain effectiveness in all job duties assigned at the QA Tech II level.
• May make recommendation for improving processes.
• Assists with setting up new processes.
• Runs WR and/or WE run, with appropriate level of documentations under the guidance of Quality Manager.
• Demonstrates empowerment values in performance, accountability, entrepreneurial spirit, ownership, leadership, and decision making.

Schedule

Monday - Friday; 7:00am-3:30pm.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or
• One to three months related experience and/or training; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Exposure to ISO Quality System Requirements a plus.

Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities

• Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions.
• Attend required EHS training.
• Wear the required PPE at all times.
• Take personal responsibility for keeping yourself and your co-workers and visitors free from injury by participating in and/or conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections, corrective actions and safety observations.
• Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the workplace.
• STOP WORK when imminent danger is present.
• Maintain work area in a neat and orderly fashion and keep equipment in proper working condition.
• Reinforce safety margins through active participation in incident investigations, corrective actions managed shift changes, toolbox talks, pre-tasking, STOP WORK, and task scanning.