Quality Technician I

Job Description Job Description ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts quality checks, inspections and assessments Approves and releases products to and from quality status steps or stations Responsible for the executing DR, CAR / PAR, and RFC systems. Acts as auditor for internal, ISO and customer audits., as assigned Assists in inspection of incoming and completed customer supplied product to ensure conformance. Ensures calibration of tools and equipment is complete and documented, as assigned Maintains a neat and orderly work area Adheres to plant and corporate safety policies May assist in other areas or perform other duties, as required by fluctuating business needs. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job. Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Level of language (ability to read, write, and speak) needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Level of mathematical skills and abilities needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job. Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. REASONING ABILITY: Level of reasoning skills and abilities needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB: Possesses excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to read, write and follow written or verbal instructions. Ability to speak, read and write English. Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision. Ability to interact closely with other departments to support quality focus. Demonstrated capacity to work with Microsoft Office Products, Lotus Notes, and other critical computer applications. Possesses a working knowledge regarding ISO quality standards, statistical process control and other quality measurement systems. Possesses a broad knowledge of coating center and equipment operations.