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What they do
A Quality Technician inspects products to assure compliance with given standards including durability , functionality, quality, and safety.
$43,652 / year median in Missouri
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Tasks include testing of finished product during and after production and warehouse inspection. Knowledge of manufacturing/processing specifications, product testing equipment, and calibration of equipment. Other skills include the ability to read close tolerance gauges, meters and tape measures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Facer sampling
- Perform the following types of testing; Foam core density, Compressive Strength, Dimensional stability, Cold box, Facer peel (adhesion).
- Attribute testing for aesthetics
- Inputting data into the quality assurance database/SAP and SAPI system
- Factor test
- Warehouse Unit Inspection
- Understanding how to write up and use of T3P's
- Housekeeping of Plant inside and out
- Assist in training of new team members
- Understanding and Monitoring of Mahlo system.
- Fill in other areas of the plant as required
Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:
- Knowledge of manufacturing/processing specifications and quality standards for products.
- Knowledge of the operation of product test equipment.
- Knowledge of safety aspects of all equipment as well as the plant's general safety policies.
- Understanding the impact of sending incorrect/defective product.
- Must Certify as a forklift operator
Competencies:
- Teamwork
o Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions. - Managing Change
o Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions. - Continuous Improvement
o Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role. - Customer Focus
o Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer's needs top of mind. - Continuous Learning
o Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback. - Drive for Results
o Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions.
Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.
Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Experience with driving a forklift
- Previous experience with Quality Testing preferred
Equipment Used:
- Measurement equipment as outlined in the Carlisle quality assurance manual
- Various tools (measurement gauges including calipers, tape measures and scales, thermal conductivity machine, various thickness measurement device and freezer temperature probe) and required PPE as needed
- Office equipment (computer, phone, kiosk)
- Computer systems (SAPI, SAP, MS programs)