Quality Technician

Verify product compliance by measuring components, visual validation, testing components and performing verification/moistures.

1st shift Hours are 7am-3pm Monday-Friday, starting at $16.14/hour.

We have one opening on 1st shift for a Quality Technician. The Quality Technician will verify product compliance by measuring components, visual validation, testing components and performing verification/moistures.

Job Description

On site regular and reliable attendance is required.
Inspects and validates parts visually by utilizing Control Plans and Controlled Documents.
Operates CMM, VMM, calipers, micrometers, indicators, and other miscellaneous inspection gages; visually inspects parts, products or components for defects.
Pull moisture samples to verify moisture levels by using the Moisture Analyzer and Dew Point reader.
Properly documents results in IQMS by using the Control Plans
Organization is key to verify all measurement tools are inventoried and calibrated. Notifying the QC Manager when items are needed.
Responsible to support culture of continuous improvement in work flow and methods in the QC lab.
Provides input and suggestions for equipment performance and quality of product.
Assists employees in solving work problems.
Supports and understands the RMR (Reject Material Reports) process and associated paperwork.
Works closely with production team leaders and supervisors.
Supports the continuous improvement initiatives of the company.
Supports, follows and enforces all safety policies and practices of the company and OSHA standards.
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

A Workplace With Integrity

Your voice is heard
Your ideas are welcomed
Your mind is challenged
You enjoy great benefits
You share our core values: optimism, innovation, and teamwork
You care that your employer follows green initiatives and has a culture of responsibility to the environment and community

We offer a flexible and empowering work environment.

We support and encourage lifelong learning and professional development.

We embrace continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.

We have fun and celebrate success!

Job Requirements & Working Conditions

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required; an Associate degree in Quality or related field is preferred. Blueprint reading skills including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) are preferred.

Must have effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, the ability to write basic reports and correspondence, and the ability to communicate instructions clearly and effectively to employees.
Must have basic computer proficiency in a Windows environment, preferably with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and have the ability to learn new software. Experience with IQMS or related integrated manufacturing software is preferred.
Must possess basic mathematical skills, with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Proficient in understanding metric to English conversion. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent’s, and to create and interpret bar graphs, SPC and run charts.
This position requires the ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form. Must possess the ability to address and resolve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.

Must be self-motivated and show initiative.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and depth perception.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Must be able and willing to work overtime to provide necessary support as needed to support success of the business.