Quality Technician

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer sponsorship now or in the future. Act as a liaison between the Quality and Manufacturing groups. Audit, enforce and train other associates on all aspects of the quality policy. Should be self-directed and work well with minimal supervision. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. GD&T – Must be able to read, interpret and understand blue prints. Production Process – Should have a general knowledge of several production processes and how parts are produced and how characteristics impact downstream customers. Hold non-conforming materials (use inventory management). Sort through non-conforming material as necessary to aid in disposition. File and maintain in-process inspection reports. Assist Quality Technicians perform capability studies, Gage R&R’s and analyze process variances. Assist with running any extra testing required as part of validation process after quarantine. Problem solves (work with operations on shift to determine root cause of material on hold and make the appropriate changes to limit the amount of material placed on hold). Perform control plan audits. Work with Quality Engineers to update control plans as needed. Perform Process/Product and LPA Audits. Issue gages to production as necessary. Assist with or answer 8D assignments on customer rejects. Update ICP’s as needed for various programs as assigned. Ability to generate new form/work instructions/checksheets. Assist the Quality Manager and Quality Engineer as assigned and with PPAP’s. Fill in for Quality Technicians and Weld Analyst positions when needed. Must have the ability to make quality decisions on production parts when necessary. Assist with organization and set up of outside sort or rework activities (Vendor) Assist and maintain internal sort criteria and instructions. Collect and input production information into Quality databases. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE A High School diploma or GED. Minimum two (2) years general or specific experience in this field. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, comprehend and interpret documents and statutes from jurisdictional agencies and governmental units, procedure and policy manuals, contracts and agreements. Ability to write instructions, procedures, policies, reports and various correspondences. Ability to speak and present effectively in one-on-one, and in small and large group settings, as well as before customers, government and regulatory agencies MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to apply mathematical concepts in statistical analysis, design of experiments, and part variations. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding and create instructions, reports and analysis from data or statues furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Interpret and apply laws and regulations to situations. Ability to negotiate with associates and business entities. Superior interpersonal abilities. Ability to communicate with diverse personalities is tactful, mature and flexible. Good reasoning abilities, sound judgment, resourceful and well organized. The ability to establish credibility and be decisive, while supporting personnel and the organizations preferences and priorities. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools or controls; reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee may need to be available during off hours if needed, and have the flexibility to work various shift hours and/or extended hours if needed. WORK ENVIRONMENT The environmental characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near machinery and moving parts. The employee may be exposed to the risk of electromagnetic fields, risk of electric shock and vibration. The employee will be required to travel and stay overnight on occasion. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet, but will be loud when in the production environment. As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr