Quality Control Technician

Quality Control TechnicianAcuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates.Job Summary: Quality control technicians are responsible for maintaining quality assurance processes, testing products, and recording and analyzing results gathered during product development and production. He/she is also responsible for identifying assembly errors, properly routing incoming materials, and ensuring a clean and safe working environment.Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions):Ensure there is quality testing all the time; carry out inspections to meet the standard set by the organization.Encourage and enforce cleanliness in the work area and ensure safe working conditions.Focus on corrective actions to ensure products meet required specifications.Initiate training related to safety programs to protect employees against work hazards.Maintain all documentation for the purpose of auditing.Collect regular samples for shelf life and analysis at the laboratory.Work with the Quality Control Supervisor regarding specific information relating to product information and production.Report bottlenecks to the Focus Factory Manager.Engage in quality calibrations and internal audits in a professional manner.Ensure measuring equipment is functioning properly; call for repairs when equipment is faulty.Approve finished products for onward shipment to the market.Co-operate with government agencies during inspections to meet and maintain high production standards.Work with the management team to ensure that only quality products are produced.Ensure that no expired raw material is used for production.Review and collaborate with Sustaining Engineers on process improvements.Work as a team under the supervision of the Focus Factory Manager.Find solutions to customer complaints and feedback.Remove bad products that are discovered during the production process.Monitor every stage of production to avoid product defects.Write reports and submit same to the Focus Factory Manager.Record test results as required.Recommend modifications to already existing production standards within the limits of available equipment capacity and capability.Proper assessment of suppliers.Follow all security rules and safety policies.Follow the instructions and quality guidelines.Learn and perform manual tool operations.Attention to detail when completing the required work efforts.Work with others in a team environment.Skills and Minimum Experience Required:Secondary education or equivalent is requiredAbility to learn and work in a fast-paced environment with specialized configurationsAbility to lift to 30 poundsExcellent organizational skillsStrong attention to detailStrong work ethic, self-motivated and sense of urgencyGood communication skillsAbility to prioritizeFast and self-initiating learningAble to perform Basic MathematicsPreferred Skills and Experience:Bi-Lingual: English / SpanishSome electronic experienceComputer skillsBasic Microsoft Outlook (email, calendar, meeting invitations)Microsoft Excel (data entry, tracking production metrics)Microsoft Word (work instructions, reports, communication)Microsoft Teams (messaging)Flexible to work overtime as neededWe value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.