Quality Technician

Manufacturing Quality Technician

This could be a great next step for the right person ( 5 years manufacturing experience) to expand into a broader professional role.

Title: Manufacturing Associate / Quality Lead
Function: Manage and oversee quality on the production floor
Type: Full-time, temp to hire
Pay: $18-$20 per hour, based on experience

Essential Functions:

1. Complete first piece inspection, prior to production run, as needed when the Plant Manager or General Manager are unavailable.
2. Complete random in-process inspections during production runs in all departments, bringing any concerns to the attention of the supervisor/setup operator and the Plant Manager.
3. Completing PPAP inspection requirements and all required/necessary paperwork, when required by the customer.
4. Complete corrective action investigations, including processing all necessary internal paperwork as well as any paperwork required by the customer, and being the point of contact for this process.
5. Visit vendors and suppliers to address quality problems with material or sign off on first-piece inspections for production runs.
6. Champion the ISO quality program/audits.
7. Complete gage calibration checks per the intervals described in our ISO program.
8. Take responsibility for the signing in and out of gages to the department supervisors.
9. Monitor all measuring equipment/devices (calipers, micrometers, etc.) and order new when needed.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. During down time, assist shipping with inspections of incoming/outgoing material and packing.
2. Help with any minor rework or sort of questionable product before shipping.
3. Supervise and/or perform special duties as required.
4. Perform other company-related duties as required.
5. Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.

Qualifications:

1. Good understanding of processes, policies, and procedures required for supporting the business unit; ISO and PPAP experience a plus.
2. Manufacturing experience (5+ years); inspection and quality experience a plus;
3. Experience with measuring equipment/devices (calipers, micrometers, etc.)
4. Able to deal with customers and vendors in a professional and courteous manner and develop professional working relationships.
5. Good task management and coordination skills; able to prioritize and multitask; attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
6. Good communication skills, ability to work with a range of different personalities.
7. Good computer skills, including MS office applications.

Additional Information

1. 1st Shift (7:00am 3:30pm) Monday through Friday.
2. Overtime as needed.
3. PPE provided by employer, if needed.

Associated topics: assistant general manager, editor in chief, fire captain, fire marshal, gerente, lieutenant, petty officer, planning operations, shift lead, supervisor