Quality Technician

Quality Technicians are responsible for assuring that manufactured items are made or assembled correctly, and that the products meet customer standards. Quality Technicians work with the manufacturing Process Technicians and Operators to maintain quality standards by approving in-process production, conducting visual checks and approving finished products; recording the quality results while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. This position reports to Quality Assurance Quality Manager/Supervisor/ Engineer or Plant Manager. Multiple shifts available.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

MUST HAVE: 1-year minimum inspection experience with knowledge of basic equipment; calipers, micrometers and pin gauges.

Good communication skills are a must.

On a daily basis must communicate with all shift quality inspectors, shift managers, quality managers, process techs, mold setters, operators and plant manager.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Document dimensional measurements; inputting data into quality data base at startup, during manufacturing process and last shot per standards.

Approves finished products, weight count product, label, and package per specifications.

Visually compare product against one another to assess/detect manufacturing variations in processes.

Provide technical support for production.

Responsible for declaring any non-conformities relating to the product, process and quality system.

Reports/Records quality problems or findings to shift process tech and follows up with quality forms to ensure that corrective action has/will take place.

If there is a problem and product does not meet specification; work with process tech to figure out the root cause.

Sort, rework product from containment area as required, confirming rework.

Oversee assigned presses, assist operators on part visual acceptability and process procedures as required. Relieve operators during break periods if needed.

Moves product from/to warehouse as required.

Assist in the training of operators as needed.

Perform other duties as required or assigned in the support of the company’s needs, goals and objectives.

PLUSES:

Ability to interpret blueprints.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to go through the required Injection Molding progressive training.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); twelve months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Above average computer skills required. Ability to communicate effectively.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must have a valid Driver’s License. Must be able to obtain a forklift license. Must be willing to obtain certifications as the job warrants.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person