Quality Control Technician

Position Title: Quality Control Technician
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00/hour based on experience. $1,000 Sign on bonus!
Department: Manufacturing
Location: Sioux Falls, SD, USA

About AGI

AGI Hi Roller manufactures a line of premier commercial enclosed, dust-tight and self-reloading conveyors, designed for installation in grain handling facilities, soy and corn processing operations and industrial operations. It specializes exclusively in the design and application of conveyors which will not only contain dust and spilled materials but will also automatically reload that material back on the carrying surface of the belt.

The Opportunity

Join the Hi Roller team as a Quality Control Technician and play an integral role in maintaining the quality standards of our top-quality grain conveyors.

The Team

Our large production team consists of welders, assemblers, metal fabricators, powder coaters, and more. As a Quality Control Technician, you will report to the Production Manager and work directly with production staff to produce top-quality grain conveyors for our customers.

Responsibilities

• Verify drawings and pedigree, layout drawing, and quote all match each other.

• Create and maintain quality control checklists for each product type and functional department.
• Review warranty and customer feedback data and spearhead root cause analysis and continuous opportunities.
• Communicate defects amongst functional departments. Create quality alerts.
• Implement corrective actions to eliminate repeat defects and rework.
• Lead QC steering committee and meet regularly with other team members to ensure that issues are prioritized and are being resolved with appropriate corrective actions.
• Work with internal customers and external suppliers to resolve quality defects.
• Develop, track, and report pertinent quality metrics.
• Verify all equipment (measurement, torque, etc.) is in working order and calibrated correctly.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 3-5 years of quality control and manufacturing experience required.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of welding and metal fabrication processes -generally gained with 3 years of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints required.
• Flexibility – Ability to understand different jobs and to have a willingness to be cross-trained.
• Cooperative – Wants to be a team player and do what is best for the company, their department, and peers.
• Initiative – Self-starter; ability to work with minimum supervision; looks for new and better ways to do the job; contributes to the work of the department. Meets or exceeds production requirements daily.
• Quality – Accuracy, thoroughness: attention to detail, completeness of work; adequacy of results. Understands the product requirements of the parts being produced and produces product to specification.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to carry out assigned duties without injury to self or others; adhere to safety procedures; maintains orderly work area.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend technical topics, prints, and jobs.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Consistently at work on time each and every day.
• 5S Awareness – Understands the facilities 5S guidelines and maintains area daily to meet these

Why Hi Roller?

We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:
We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

Our Culture

Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

What We Offer

• $1,000 sign on bonus
• Competitive compensation
• Excellent benefits including 401k match and employee share purchase options
• Bonus structure tied to personal as well as business performance
• Paid time off, 11 paid holidays, and 16 flex hours per year
• Clothing reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Referral program
• Ample overtime hours

With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.