Quality Technician

Job Description & Summary Position Summary Provides 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 product
Performs functional testing of product and metrology on components
Assists 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 required
Approves COA and coordinates communication with customers
Supports and coordinates calibration activities
Investigates complaints received and reports finding to the appropriate parties
Performs backtracking on quality issues
Update and maintain procedures, work instructions and defect libraries as document control coordinator.
Provides quality related training to molding Operators and Technicians
Enters, closes and makes user decisions on Quality Notifications
Serves as a backup when needed for other quality functions
Other duties as assigned Required Qualifications Education Must possess High School diploma or GED Experience 3-5 years as Quality Technician or similar role
Must possess basic math skills
Must be able to read drawings and use quality related test equipment
Must be able to stand (30%) and walk (50%) for a portion of the shift
Must 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 pound
Must have good vision in order to perform visual inspection duties
Must be able to hear warning signals and verbal alerts to avoid injury during manufacturing process
Must be able to work as a member of a team, have high energy level and be able to work well under pressure
Must be able to read, write and speak English in order to communicate and understand relevant information relating to quality and production issues
Must be able to discern shades of color and color differences relating to component parts used in the manufacturing process
Must be able to climb steps
Must be able to use and read various inspection gages
Must have PC skills such as Microsoft Excel, Word and electronic mail software