What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician 3rd Shift position at Keeney Holdings LLC?
75 Plumb Pak Drive, Winchester, New Hampshire 03470 United States of America - Who is Oatey? Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries. Our purpose is to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives. The Oatey family of companies are Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, and Lansas. Our brands are synonymous with quality, integrity, and trust in the plumbing industry. - Position Summary Ensures the quality of all processes, procedures, materials, processes rework and finished products. Also performs scheduled tasks as support for environmental and safety functions with additional responsibilities as assigned. Position Responsibilities Conduct daily quality inspections in all departments to audit the following: Procedure compliance/documentation with ISO9001 quality systems. In-process quality inspections, using established procedures. Incoming inspection, including first piece inspection, verification of Supplier’s Certificates of Analysis, etc. Validation of product quality conformance to specifications. Complete ongoing Reliability Testing to ensure current products continue to meet product performance and/or formulation specs. Provide disposition and segregation of rejected materials and/or products. Summarize data and provide appropriate reports. Maintains rework inventory. Provides samples and sample data. Maintain calibration/verification records for all lab testing instrumentation and hand-held devices. Prepare test pipes (go-no go Gauges) for fit testing. Supply manufacturing with calibrated measuring and test equipment. Provide organizational quality support by assisting with problem resolution on the shop floor which includes gathering information on any quality-related issues, conducting root cause analysis and providing resolution for non-conformities. Participate in manufacturing CIP meetings as the QA representative and in ongoing quality training of manufacturing and QA staff. Maintain good housekeeping in lab, office and storage areas. Maintain and keep organized all QA files and documentation for easy reference and company documentation compliance. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Experience Good communication and organizational skills. Computer literacy with Microsoft Office software applications. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Basic understanding of quality concepts including variation, process control and root cause analysis. Cooperative attitude toward co-workers and supervisors. Knowledge of various equipment used in a laboratory (Fill machines, pallet jack, box knife, batch gun, mix tanks, drum mover, microscope, viscometer, Gas Chromatograph, and computer). Education and Certification High School Diploma required. Associate’s Degree in a business, engineering or scientific course of study or equivalent experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment preferred. - Why Oatey? At Oatey, our purpose has always been to deliver quality, build trust and improve lives. We value Collaboration, Integrity, Respect, Courage, Leadership, and Excellence above all else. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion - acknowledging, valuing, and leveraging the unique experiences and perspectives of our associates. Our vision is to continue to grow as a market leader, to enrich the lives of our Associates, and to foster an inclusive environment in every regard. Our purpose, mission, and vision are not possible without the right people, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive, engaging, and rewarding environment for our Associates. Oatey has a total rewards philosophy which encompasses compensation, benefits, work-life effectiveness, recognition, performance management, tuition reimbursement, mental health wellness, and talent development. WORKING AT OATEY We value our associates and provide opportunities for growth. Oatey is a collaborative, diverse workplace attracting the brightest minds and creative thinkers in our industry. We constantly challenge associates to come up with new ideas and reward them for their efforts. As a result, many of our associates choose to stay and build long term careers at Oatey. http://oatey.com/careers
