Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Who is Jtec

Locally owned and operated with large customer base across the US, Canada, and Mexico. Jtec is vertically integrated - our team does it all! From marketing and selling our product, on to R&D and production engineering teams. Raw materials coming in are machined, welded, painted, assembled, and shipped out to our customers. All with help and assistance along the way from administration and support roles: safety, inventory, quality, production support, maintenance, human resources, and more. We work to help each other improve, grow, and advance together .

What is Jtec

Jtec is at the forefront of new technology and growth, creating innovative solutions for an evolving material handling industry. In 2010, Jtec's flagship product was born: the CarryMore Tugger Cart System . This impressive Mother/Daughter cart tandem design would make its own reputation by reducing costs for users and improving delivery times to the lines and safety in the workplace. It continues today, in a continually evolving design, as the company's best-selling design. In 2016, Jtec's newest product line was introduced: CarryMatic Autonomous Materials Movement System , which is an electric powered system that allows for hands-free transport of materials working with AGV's and AMR's. Jtec Industries has a robust product catalog with four lines, and we are known for our expertise in cart solutions. With a commitment to quality and innovation , Jtec Industries is a trusted partner for businesses seeking to optimize their material handling processes.

Employee Engagement Focused - Employees are more than a number to Jtec

• Quarterly employee engagement activities - usually involving favored foods such as our BBQ catered famous holiday luncheon , hamburger cookouts, Tremont Turkey Festival meal, and more.
• One-on-one discussions 2-3 times per year to gain insight on areas the company and employees can grow together .
• Teambuilding and friendly competition with bags/cornhole matches, giant jenga, etc..
• Rotating "Teamwork Task Force" Employee Engagement Committee to help generate ideas for company events and choose our Jtec Masters' Employee of the Month.
• And did we mention we like food?! Periodic Wellness Wednesday snacks and Fresh Cut Fruit Cup Fridays!

Competitive Pay and Benefits

• Regular benchmarking our positions and benefits to remain competitive.
• 401K Match : 100% company match of employee contributions up to 3% deferral, 50% company match of employee contributions between 3% and 5% deferral.
• Company provided life insurance for employees and dependents.
• Additional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, critical illness and accident insurances offered.
• Affordable health/dental/vision insurance.
• High-deductible health plan with the option of HSA (Health Savings Account) with company match program.
• Health and/or dependent care FSA (Flexible Spending Account).
• Comprehensive Wellness Program (company paid annual biometric screening, health challenges, webinars, and more).
• Start accruing paid time off from day one.
• Eight paid holidays annually : New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas day, and an additional Floating Holiday placed annually by management.

Summary/Objective

The Quality Technician performs inspection on Jtec automated cart systems, including finished product, sub-assemblies, incoming material and electrical assemblies.

Duties and responsibilities

• Ensures all components are correctly fabricated/coated/assembled prior to leaving location.
• Understands Jtec products and processes.
• Inspects product for conformance to print and inspection forms.
• Escalates non-conformances found and ensure correction or acceptance per engineering.
• Trains shop personnel in correct policies and procedures.
• Must be able to read and understand prints/schematics on a high level and understand the intent of the design.
• Assists with 3rd party audits and actions related to findings and be certified as an internal auditor.
• Ability to revise controlled documents to submit for review and approval.
• Ability to support quality functions at all locations.
• Works with operations and engineering to ensure a quality product is produced.
• Prioritizes the inspection queue based upon changing production requirements throughout the day.
• Recommends improvements to engineering/operations as necessary.
• Informs Quality Manager of any trends seen within the process that do not comply with designs.
• Acts as a resource for manufacturing engineers, application engineers, and supervisors on identified defects and work with team to find a solution.
• Checks sampling of incoming material for quality and specifications including kits.
• Assumes ownership of quality processes and procedures.
• Performs inventory and material handling duties as directed to support Washington operations.
• Inspects product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience
  • High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  • Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or 2 years of experience in Quality Assurance or related field
  • 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • 1 plus years of forklift experience
• Technology
  • Windows PC proficiency
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Epicor ERP System or Equivalent
  • Creo view
• Knowledge
  • Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
  • Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools
  • Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic and geometry, and their applications
• Skills
  • Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
  • Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively
  • Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
  • Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
  • Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
  • Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving
• Abilities
  • Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
  • Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
  • Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand
  • Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range
  • Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong
  • Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
  • Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
  • Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand
  • Selective Attention - The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
• Other Attributes
  • Working with a Team - Job requires frequent team collaboration.
  • Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
  • Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
  • Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
  • Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
  • Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
  • Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Working conditions

• Sounds, Noise - Job requires occasional exposure to noises that may be distracting or uncomfortable.
• Contact With Others - Job requires daily, frequent contact with others: face-to-face, phone, and email.
• Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment - Job requires occasional use of required personal protective equipment.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to move about the assigned area
• Job involves working from a seated position for long periods (8-10 hours)
• Must be able to stand and work on your feet for an entire shift (8-10 hours)
• Must be able to position self to inspect products and equipment at ground level
• Must be able to work in safety sensitive role, fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of drugs or alcohol, including prescribed or over the counter drugs or other substances which may alter job performance during working times (e.g., drowsiness, impaired reflexes or reaction time, lack of concentration, etc.)
• Must be able to move products or equipment weighing up to 45 lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer Jtec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, genetic information, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, or any other protected category.