What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Technician position at Optimas Solutions?
Quality Control Technician
About Optimas:
Optimas is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support
focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse
customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every
community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve,
leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of
service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.
Position overview:
The Quality Control Technician works directly with the Manufacturing and/or Distribution
locations to ensure that all laboratory inspections are completed accurately, and in a timely
manner, and ensures that the results are documented in all applicable systems as directed by
documented work instructions.
Main responsibilities:
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Receipt of samples and requirements documentation into the Laboratory.
Maintenance of the electronic workload tracking system
Completion of Laboratory testing in line with documented test methods
The collection of specified data for the generation of Laboratory KPI’s
Laboratory Concern and Corrective Action Management
Use of Q.A./Laboratory measuring and test equipment
Understanding of products, surface coatings, locking/sealing patches and heat treatment
Generation of Laboratory Test Reports
Maintenance of sample and documentation archives
Control of specifications and reference materials
Laboratory housekeeping
Management of laboratory consumables
Management of temperature / humidity control records
Maintenance of the laboratory calibration system
Control / Back-up of Laboratory IT systems
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Key Competencies:
The ideal candidate must have the following competencies:
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Functional/Technical Skills (Manufacturing/Distribution Environment)
Customer Orientation
Problem Solving
Communication
Process Management
Drive for Results
Responsiveness/Sense of Urgency
High Sense of Accountability
Timely Decision Making
Skills and Qualifications:
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Prior experience using precision measurement instruments in an industrial setting (ex.
Micrometer, Caliper).
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Blueprint reading. GD&T is a plus.
1 year relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. Automotive experience
preferred.
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Fastener experience preferred, but not required.
Business software proficiency including Microsoft Excel.
Working proficiency of basic mathematics to include fractions, addition and subtraction
of signed numbers, proportions and ratios etc.
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Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Compensation:
At Optimas we believe in having a competitive compensation scheme to motivate and retain our
employees. More information will be given throughout the process.
Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to
federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms
and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer,
leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Salary : $42,586 - $53,233
