Quality Technician II (Pitman Night shift)

Title: Quality Technician II (Pitman Night shift)
Location: Burlington, WA
Duration: Fulltime Permanent Role


Summary of Position:
The Quality Technician II is responsible for ensuring the overall quality and compliance of products or services within a company. This position is typically a more advanced role than Quality Technician I, requiring a higher level of expertise and experience in quality control and assurance processes.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Inspecting output samples using industry-appropriate methods
Checking that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures and complying with legal requirements
Reviewing blueprints and specifications to compare to produced goods
Recording inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and inputting data into quality database
Training the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence
Proposing improvements to the production process
Monitoring the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and discard any that do not meet standards
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and radiographs
Perform testing at various stages on the manufacturing line
Collecting and compiling statistical quality data
Assisting in the development of test methods and inspection plans
Determining the root causes of product defects and scrap
Verifying all equipment is calibrated correctly
Perform quality controls following the Work Instructions (WI's) on raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products.
Suggest improvements of the WI's in order to reduce scraps and improve the performance of the finished product.
Improve the capacity for in-depth analysis and improvement of the process.
Continually support the Production staff on WI's, quality and process issues in cooperation with Management.
Create statistical analysis and reports on the quality of raw materials and finished product as required.
Utilize and maintain the supplied instruments of measurement according to WI and safety standards.
Monitor and suggest improvements to Management on the production recipes for the various steps of the process.
Monitor and audit operations, suggesting improvements to the tools of quality control used in the production line
Provide hourly reports to management via email



Skills :
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision yet knows when to ask for help.
Proven proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office and Excel programs, and statistical software packages.
Excellent understanding of problem-solving techniques.
Works well within a team environment.
Works well independently, and within a team environment.


Personal attributes should include being respectful of all people, transparent behavior, hardworking, energetic, reliable, self-disciplined, cooperative, and results oriented.



Education and/or Experience :
Manufacturing experience in a technical role
Previous PV module manufacturing experience, preferred.



Compensation and Benefits :
Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
Health Savings Account option
Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Employee PV Panel Purchase Program