Quality Control Technician I

Quality Control Technician IThe Quality Control Technician I (QC Tech I) will inspect, measure, test, and analyze various Schluter products and raw material components to verify that requirements are met. This may be done during incoming inspections, for validation of new products, or for investigations of complaints/nonconforming products in the lab or on the shop floor.Primary Responsibilities:Segregate nonconforming parts and material to prevent their use or distribution; then facilitate the disposition determinedPerform stock inspections, as needed for complaints or other quality concernsRework nonconforming parts when reasonably feasible, such as re-bagging, re-labeling, re-boxing, and cleaning partsPerform dimensional inspections utilizing precision measuring equipment to verify drawing specificationsPerform finish quality inspections visually and/or verify acceptability with a spectrophotometer and gloss meterRelease acceptable portion of shipments, the remainder of product not on the NCR, in the ERP system, where applicableIdentify nonconforming parts and collaborate with Quality Engineers to create Nonconformance Reports (NCR), where necessaryVerify a certificate of analysis is received with incoming raw materials from suppliers meet respective requirementsCoordinate incoming shipment priorities for inspections with Receiving, including preliminary shipping damage inspections on trucks, and verifications of quantities and items, where neededCommunicate quality concerns to Supervisors and LeadershipAssist Inventory Control Team with various tasks as neededAssist Leadership with Work Instruction Creation, Documentation, and AuditsDetermine acceptability by verifying that test results meet the respective specifications/requirementsCommunicate acceptance status (accept/reject/QC Hold) of inspected goods to Material Handlers to streamline throughput of acceptable goodsRecord data and results accurately in specified forms (paper and electronic)Label, organize and track test partsIdentify the acceptance status (accept/reject QC hold) of physical goods inspected accordinglyOrganize and store test data so it can be easily retrieved when neededProvide feedback on improvements for QC Test ProceduresAssist Quality Team with various tasks as needed for projects or otherwiseRepresent Schluter Systems in a professional, positive, and courteous manner in all mattersNote: Not all DC locations have labs; quality lab maintenance is location dependent.Quality Lab Maintenance:Ensure equipment is routinely calibrated, inspected, checked, maintained, and properly stored to ensure its accuracy and fitness for use in a collaboration with QC Tech III and Quality Engineers.Maintain general lab supplies; reorder supplies as needed.Research and make recommendations for new supplies, where needed.Manage inspection items and ensure they're properly labeled and stored.Communicate quality concerns to Supervisors, Management, Engineers, or Operators.Assist with training new Technicians or other staff in need inspection training.Provide feedback on improvements for QC test methods and procedures.Assist with First Article Inspections (FAI) of new products and/or suppliers, as needed.Assist in identifying and implementing process improvement opportunitiesRequirements:Skills/Requirements:High school diploma or equivalentAbility to distinguish between slight color and finish variationsAbility to operate technical measuring equipment, such as electronic gauges, spectrophotometers, gloss meter, and optical comparatorsComputer skills and data entry preferredGood communicator verbally and in writingAbility to maintain Schluter quality standardsTeam player works well with others or can be productive working independentlyDetail oriented and well organizedAvailable to work overtime as requiredReliable with a good work ethicAbility to multitask and prioritize work loadsAdaptable to changing priorities based on product demand or as needed2 years' experience within the Quality Assurance/Quality Control field, a plusThe duties and responsibilities described in the above job description is not a comprehensive list, additional job duties may be assigned to the employee and/or the scope of the job may change to meet business needs.Company Benefits:Paid WeeklyGuaranteed Bi-Annual BonusesGenerous PTO10 Paid HolidaysWellness Program (Earn up to an additional $600. Annually)Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTDFlexible Spending AccountCompany Paid Life Insurance401K / Company MatchAnnual Performance ReviewEmployee Referral ProgramCompany Description:Schluter Systems is a family-owned and internationally renowned company that has been rapidly growing over the last 10 years. The Schluter brand is backed by a team of people working together to create a line of innovative products that provide solutions to the tile industry. We're looking to build our team with individuals who like to think BIG, and want to be part of what makes our products-- extraordinary. We are a company that treats its employees, suppliers, and customers as long-term partners. Where success is built on a win-win philosophy and everyone should benefit."Profit is not the goal of the business. Profit is the consequence of a job well done" Werner Schluter, FounderCome be a part of a Growing Company and help us paint the town ORANGE!!!