Quality Technician

JOB PURPOSE: The quality technician works directly with the quality assurance team, analyzing manufacturing processes for improvement using various methods of testing and inspection. This position uses knowledge of regulatory requirements to assess, document and make recommendations for the quality and correction of manufactured products. This position will serve as quality assurance resource to department supervisor(s) for problem identification, resolution, and loss reporting.

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm (or as needed) 

Training Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 6:30pm, the training schedule will remain in effect until June 1st, after which you will transition to your standard second-shift hours.

$21-$23 / hour

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform in-process quality checks throughout the manufacturing process to verify instructions are being followed and built to print.
• Perform internal auditing.
• Perform PPAP / First Article review process
• Help create outgoing inspection instructions for individual assemblies.
• Initiate and complete RAs, CAPAs and NCs.
• Perform end of production inspection on wiring harnesses.
• Develop, apply and maintain quality requirements and standards for development and manufacturing products.
• Work closely with Quality Manager on continuously improving our processes and work toward leaner manufacturing.
• Work closely with support staff such as Technicians, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Supervisor, and Materials/Warehouse to resolve issues.
• Report problems or concerns with quality, processes, equipment, materials and labor to Quality Manager and Production Manager.
• Investigate root cause for quality concerns and issues.
• Support continuous improvement efforts and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow documented policies and procedures as designated by the company.
• Promote and execute quality standards, inspection processes, test methodology, quality plans, documents and reports.
• Review customers purchase orders, contracts and change requests and ensure that the necessary criteria and provisions are included in quality and process plans.
• Maintain a safe work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience, Competencies and Education

Must possess an education or experience level that permits the employee to effectively communicate and perform duties, assignments and responsibilities of the job. Must have the ability to measure and read prints. Must also have basic computer knowledge.

• Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze and interpret the documents relating to the job, function or assignment.

• Mathematical Skills

Ability to perform basic mathematical equations.

• Reasoning Ability

Ability to make decisions when identifying in-process problems. Ability to deal with a variety of job assignments. Must possess strong problem solving skills.

• Communication Skills

Ability to be approachable at all times and in all situations. Respectful & professional to all employees. Ability to ask questions while investigating quality concerns.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of quality system requirements.
• Hand crimping, soldering (wire leads, components, etc.), and wire harnessing.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 (regulatory) requirements.
• Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620 requirements and acceptance for cable and wire harness assemblies

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MEASURES

• Accomplishment of assigned tasks.
• Adherence to the Quality Policy and ISO Procedural Requirements.
• Ability to maintain clean work areas and follow good housekeeping practices.
• Ability to follow work rules, work independently, be flexible and be willing to perform a variety of jobs.
• Ability to use any machinery/equipment required to accomplish any given job assignment.
• Ability to work effectively, courteously and respectively with other personnel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stand - Constant

Walk - Constant

Sit - Rare/Occasional

Use of Hands or Fingers - Constant

Reaching - Frequent

Climb or Balance - Rare/Occasional

Crouching or Kneeling - Rare/Occasional

Talk or Hear - Constant

Weight Requirements

0-10lbs - Frequent

11-25lbs - Frequent

26-50lbs - Frequent

51-75lbs - Rare/Occasional

76-100lbs - Rare/Occasional

100+lbs - Rare/Occasional

* Rare to Occasional (R/O) = 0-20 times during a shift or up to 33% of the time

* Frequent (F) = 20-100 times during a shift or 33-66% of the time

* Constant (C) = Over 100 times during a shift or 66-100% of the time

Vision Requirements

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not normally exposed to weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.