What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Technician position at Superior Tube Products, Inc.?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities and Leadership Competencies
The Quality Technician utilizes knowledge of blueprints, schematics, and instructions to ensure that all items are designed and built correctly. Must be able to understand and interpret Geometrical Dimensions & Tolerance (GD&T).
Execution of Quality Responsibilities
Update inspection plans for production based off the print and customer requirements.
Complete first part inspections, in-process and final part dock audits.
Measures and collects data for PPAP documentation (ISIR's, Control Plans, FMEA's, etc.)
Select and utilize appropriate quality measurement tools and utilize proper inspection techniques to perform dimensional, material, and visual inspection verification of product for compliance to engineering drawings, standards, and customer specifications.
Operate quality measurement devices such as CMM, Romer, and FaroArm.
Monitoring production processes through data collection and analysis.
Assist with standard work development.
Lean Initiatives
Drive, implement, and maintain lean initiatives.
Assist in the identification of cost savings goals.
Maintains Quality Standards
Embraces the Quality Management System in all activities.
Train and coach operators and quality inspectors.
Responsible for maintaining a neat work environment and for conforming to applicable quality standards.
Applies internal quality policies and procedures in support of the Company's mission and customer standards.
Accountability
Strong conflict resolution skills and leadership experience.
Takes ownership and responsibility for assigned tasks, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
Demonstrates a proactive approach in problem-solving and decision-making being accountable for the outcomes.
Adheres to scheduled working hours, arriving promptly and being present for the entire duration of the shift.
Maintains regular and consistent attendance, minimizing unplanned absences or tardiness.
Notifies the supervisor or appropriate personnel in advance of any planned absences or request for time off.
Maintains a high level of transparency and integrity in all work-related activities.
Builds a reputation for dependability and trustworthiness through consistent performance and reliability.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each essential job function 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.
Other Competencies and Native Genius
Work Environment / Safety : Promotes mutual respect, keeps workplace clean and safe, and supports safety programs.
Dependability : Meets commitments while working independently. Accepts accountability, handles change, sets personal standards, stays focused under pressure, and meets attendance / punctuality requirements.
Productivity : Manages a fair workload, volunteers for additional work, and prioritizes tasks. Develops good work procedures, manages time well, and handles information flow.
Quality : Attentive to detail and accuracy and committed to excellence. Continuously looks for improvements, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, and owns / acts on quality problems.
Qualifications
Education & Experience :
Associate degree in Engineering or 4 years of related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience using CMM, FaroArm, or Romer preferred.
Tech Skills :
Advanced computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and Database systems.
Other Skills :
Critical Thinking : Able to display high level reasoning skills to solve multiple, complex situations.
Job Knowledge : Understands duties and responsibilities, has necessary job knowledge, has necessary technical skills, understands company mission / values, keeps job knowledge current, is in command of critical issues.
Quantitative Skills : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Technical Skills : Understands specialty equipment, keeps knowledge up-to-date, is a technical resource for others, follows technology practices and standards
Decision Making / Judgment : Recognizes problems and responds, systematically gathers information, sorts through complex issues, seeks input from others, addresses root cause of issues, makes timely decisions, can make difficult decisions, uses consensus when possible, and communicates decisions to others.
Attention to Detail : Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task.
Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet when inside the Quality Office.
The noise level on the production floor is usually moderate. While out on the production floor, the employee will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hearing protection, safety glasses, steel-toed boots with metatarsals, and / or gloves when handling material or chemicals.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with abilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with abilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear, and view a computer monitor or video display. The associate frequently is required to use hands and / or fingers to type, handle, or feel. The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
Frequently lift and move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and move objects up to 50 pounds or more.
Use close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
