Quality Technician

Quality TechnicianFlex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in "Automotive News." A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.SummaryThe primary responsibility of the Quality Technician is to perform quality inspections. The Quality Technician will ensure that products are properly identified and packaged and supports manufacturing by identifying quality concerns.Core CompetenciesAttention to detailAccountability & DependabilityEffective CommunicationTeam WorkTraining RequirementsCustomer specificDepartmental specificEnvironmental systemsGovernment laws & regulationsHealth and safety awareness and regulationsOperating systems/data bases/procurementIATF/ISO related trainingQuality management systems - CQAM.00001 Quality Management Systems ManualJob DutiesResponsible for performing quality inspections within designated area.Utilizes tools such as precision gauges, calipers, height stress, Rockwell tools, gloss meters, dial indicators, etc.Conducts gauge inspections on parts.Part of the piece approval process.Acts as an internal auditor for the plant to ensure that quality standards are followed across all work.Participates and initiates problem solving and continuous improvement.Communicates quality alerts to the appropriate individual, ensuring that excess scrap is eliminated.May be required to do on-site sorting at customer locations.Attends quality systems meetings, as necessary.Followed ISO 14001 and TS 16949 requirements per standard.Follows help chain, as needed.Performs other duties as needed and assigned by supervisor or manager.C HRF.00003 New Employee OrientationThe incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Environmental Management System (EMS) as stated in EMS Policy CEVPL.00005The incumbent is responsible for the awareness, understanding, specific responsibilities and management of the Quality Management System (QMS) as stated in CQAM.00001 – Corporate Quality Manual.RequirementsHigh School Diploma or GED is preferred, but not required.Understanding of automotive quality standards, practices, and procedures.Ability to read, interpret documents; safety alerts, control plans, work instructions, labels, Safety Data SheetsRequired to push quality cart around plant to service internal customers/lines.Working ConditionsAvailability to work subject to manufacturing needsExposed to manufacturing hazardsOvertime availabilityPhysically demanding (i.e. capacity to lift weights) up to 50lbs.Use of PPE'sWhat We Offer• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match • Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement • Paid holidays and vacation time What do our employees have to say? "It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities." "Lots of growth opportunity." "The company's young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable." Not just a job—a great place to work! Flex-N-Gate is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.