Quality Technician

Quality TechnicianProvides quality support to manufacturing by performing and coordinating inspection, containment, investigation and training activities. Performs quality lab related duties (metrology, function testing and dimensional inspections). Assist sub-plant employees in troubleshooting quality issues. Responsible for product safety and quality.Job Elements & Position Responsibilities:Performs random audits on systems, procedures, and productPerforms functional testing of product and metrology on componentsAssists manufacturing employees and management with backtracking and troubleshooting quality-related issues.Participates in sub plant problem solving efforts and activities (CAPA, A3, 8D, etc)Performs Certificate of Analysis (COA) testing of finished product as requiredApproves COA and coordinates communication with customersSupports and coordinates calibration activitiesInvestigaes complaints received and reports finding to the appropriate partiesPerforms backtracking on quality issuesUpdate and maintain procedures, work instructions and defect libraries as document control coordinator.Provides quality related training to molding Operators and TechniciansEnters, closes and makes user decisions on Quality NotificationsServes as a backup when needed for other quality functionsOther duties as assignedRequired Qualifications:Education: Must possess High School diploma or GEDExperience: 3-5 years as Quality Technician or similar roleMust possess basic math skillsMust be able to read drawings and use quality related test equipmentMust be able to stand (30%) and walk (50%) for a portion of the shiftMust be able to lift/move up to approximately 10 pounds (up to 30% of the shift), reach above shoulder and bend (5% of the shift).Must be able to periodically handle finished goods boxes weighing up to 35 lbs (5% of shift).Must be able to scoop component part weighing approximately 1 poundMust have good vision in order to perform visual inspection dutiesMust be able to hear warning signals and verbal alerts to avoid injury during manufacturing processMust be able to work as a member of a team, have high energy level and be able to work well under pressureMust be able to read, write and speak English in order to communicate and understand relevant information relating to quality and production issuesMust be able to discern shades of color and color differences relating to component parts used in the manufacturing processMust be able to climb stepsMust be able to use and read various inspection gagesMust have PC skills such as Microsoft Excel, Word and electronic mail software