Quality Technician I

Quality Technician

Basic Scope/Purpose:  (The job’s primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization.)

 Conducts inspection of incoming materials, in-process and final inspections in accordance with established guidelines.

 Principal Accountabilities:  (The job’s essential or most important functions and responsibilities.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

 ·        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.

·        Ensures the acceptability of incoming materials, in-process and outgoing products by performing the specified inspections and audits.

·        Collects data for 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. 

·        Strive for continuous improvement of the Company’s processes.

·        Maintain a clean and organized work place using the “6S” system.

·        Embrace change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.

·        Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities as needed.

·        Considers the safety of self and others while performing job responsibilities. Understands Supervisor must be notified of unsafe conditions.

·        Strive to maintain a positive work environment

·        Other duties may be assigned.

·        Maintain and promote Precision Polymers Values and behaviors at all times.

·        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.

·        Advanced troubleshooting quality concerns.

·        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. 

 Career Progression Opportunities: (example: junior or senior levels)

 ·        Quality Technician has 3 levels of progression. Expectations for each level are outlined above.

Education and/or Relative Experience:  (The level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)

 ·        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.

 Certificates, Licenses, Registrations  (The licenses, certificates or registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job.)

·        None Required 

Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities:  (The level of safety accountability needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)

 ·        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, work place inspections, corrective actions and safety observations

·        Report incidents, near miss, unsafe conditions, unsafe acts and other hazards in the work place. 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.