What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Tech Shop Floor position at AGCO Corporation?
Job Title: Technician, Quality Assurance
Department: Quality
Reports to: Manager, Quality
Classification: Non-Exempt
Please note that as of November 1, 2024, Grain & Protein/GSI is not part of AGCO and now operates as a separate business under a new ownership. However, for your convenience, Grain & Protein’s career opportunities will continue to be accessible through AGCO's career site until further notice. We appreciate your understanding during this transition period and look forward to your application. For your convenience, the press release can be found here: AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF AGCO'S GRAIN & PROTEIN BUSINESS
Grain and Protein Technologies is a global organization with nearly 4,000 employees who develop technological solutions for farmers. Through products such as silos, grain drying and moving equipment, and connected controllers to improve animal welfare, the company’s mission is to provide smart solutions to ensure sustainable agriculture.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting plant quality initiatives tied to process and product quality. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams (including Operations, Production Control, Design Engineering, Tech. Services and Purchasing) to reduce quality defects and improve the overall customer experience.
Job Responsibilities
Employees are responsible for individual compliance with all safety rules, policies and procedures. Associate responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
High School Diploma.
Qualifications And Experience
This position has no direct reports.
Work Environment
This job operates in both a professional office and manufacturing environment. This role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works with or near to moving trucks, trailers, fork trucks and near large machinery and equipment daily. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions including temperatures ranging from 40°F to 105°F.
Physical Demands
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Also, will use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands or arms. The employee must be able to stand for up to twelve hours per day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The employee must wear personal protective equipment (i.e. eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, sleeves, etc.).
Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!
Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Department: Quality
Reports to: Manager, Quality
Classification: Non-Exempt
Please note that as of November 1, 2024, Grain & Protein/GSI is not part of AGCO and now operates as a separate business under a new ownership. However, for your convenience, Grain & Protein’s career opportunities will continue to be accessible through AGCO's career site until further notice. We appreciate your understanding during this transition period and look forward to your application. For your convenience, the press release can be found here: AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF AGCO'S GRAIN & PROTEIN BUSINESS
Grain and Protein Technologies is a global organization with nearly 4,000 employees who develop technological solutions for farmers. Through products such as silos, grain drying and moving equipment, and connected controllers to improve animal welfare, the company’s mission is to provide smart solutions to ensure sustainable agriculture.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for supporting plant quality initiatives tied to process and product quality. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams (including Operations, Production Control, Design Engineering, Tech. Services and Purchasing) to reduce quality defects and improve the overall customer experience.
Job Responsibilities
- Be liaison between Manufacturing and Technical Support departments to resolve quality issues.
- Assist Quality Engineers with process and product improvement plans. These initiatives will be focused on the following:
- Continuous Improvement of plant processes,
- Conducting process and product audits,
- Assisting in development of gauge, fixture and tool calibration program,
- Supporting Internal CAR process,
- Quality reporting / escalation,
- Support resolving customer issues,
- Troubleshooting warranty and customer return items,
- Documenting Work Procedures,
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Employees are responsible for individual compliance with all safety rules, policies and procedures. Associate responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Comply with all safety rules, policies and procedures.
- Report any unsafe practices and/or conditions to their supervisor.
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and report any defective PPE.
- Report all near-misses, incidents, injuries, illnesses, including mobile equipment or property damage.
- Participation in the site Safety and Health Program.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
- Expected hourly rate for this role will be $21.00-$30.92. This is dependent upon job related knowledge, experience, and skills.
- Benefits will include the ability to elect health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans.
High School Diploma.
Qualifications And Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a manufacturing environment,
- Possess above average analytical skills,
- Excellent communications skills,
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint),
- Knowledge of Six Sigma methodology,
- Experience with implementation of Document Control systems.
This position has no direct reports.
Work Environment
This job operates in both a professional office and manufacturing environment. This role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee works with or near to moving trucks, trailers, fork trucks and near large machinery and equipment daily. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The employee is exposed to a variety of extreme conditions including temperatures ranging from 40°F to 105°F.
Physical Demands
The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Also, will use hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands or arms. The employee must be able to stand for up to twelve hours per day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The employee must wear personal protective equipment (i.e. eye protection, hearing protection, safety shoes, gloves, sleeves, etc.).
Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!
Grain & Protein Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Salary : $21 - $31
