Job Title: Quality Technician
Department: Quality
Reports To: Division Quality Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Prepared By: Human Resources
Summary:
The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for ensuring that products, processes, analysis, and documentation are being done correctly and according to various quality control standards of the company and its customers. The Quality Lab Technician is responsible for conducting inspections and audits during the manufacturing processes to ensure that products comply with quality standards.
Essential Duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
(Include the following; however, other duties may apply.)
- Conduct internal audits, and any product or process inspection.
- Responsible for specific and non-specific customer specifications and requirements compliance to produce product.
- Interact with manufacturing plant personnel, plant supervisory personnel, customer quality personnel and customer service representatives.
- Provide direction for manufacturing personnel that have questions relating to any product, material, or processes.
- Responsible for quality control of manufacturing parts throughout the production cycle to ensure strict compliance with the drawings before shipping.
- Measure dimensions and tolerances using digital caliper, micrometers and other special measurement instruments and equipment.
- Inspect manufacturing parts against requirements of blueprints.
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Record and analyze testing results to determine whether to certify or reject specific products.
- Review new and existing products to ensure the compliance documentation is present
- Maintain production process flow records and instructions
- Maintains legal and regulatory compliance by researching and communicating requirements and obtaining approvals.
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Assists in the continuing development and executes the LP & Safety evaluation plan
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must ensure the accuracy of information and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and/or Experience:
Preferred qualifications for this role include a bachelor’s degree or Technical Certificate in a related field, along with an ASQ Certificate. The ideal candidate should excel in teamwork, be adept at blueprint reading, understand GD&T, and be familiar with various measuring instruments and standard operating procedures. Familiarity with the SAP MRP system is advantageous, and proficiency in using calipers and micrometers in both Metric and Inch units is required. Additionally, the candidate should be skilled in Microsoft Excel and possess overall computer proficiency.
Language skills:
Proficiency in language is essential for this role, with a preference for bilingual proficiency in English and either Burmese or Spanish. The candidate should possess the ability to read, interpret, and translate various documents, including safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Additionally, the role requires the capacity to write routine reports and correspondence, as well as effective communication with organization employees.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations; ability to convert metric units correctly and apply the conversions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability:
This role necessitates strong reasoning skills, including problem definition, data collection, and drawing valid conclusions. The ability to interpret technical instructions, understand laboratory standards, and accomplish objectives with minimal supervision is crucial. Success in this position also requires a willingness to learn, follow instructions, and make informed decisions based on facts and results.
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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The table below illustrates the frequency and types of physical requirements for this job.
Physical Requirements
Frequency
required to lift/carry objects weighing less than 15 pounds
routinely (26% - 75%)
lift/carry objects weighing between 15 and 44 pounds
routinely (26% - 75%)
required to lift/carry objects weighing 45 pounds and over
rarely (0% - 5%)
stand
often (> 75%)
walk
routinely (26% - 75%)
Kneel or sit
rarely (0% - 5%)
climb
rarely (0% - 5%)
reach above the shoulders
routinely (26% - 75%)
use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls
often (> 75%)
Vision - close
often (> 75%)
Vision - distant
rarely (0% - 5%)
Vision – color perception
rarely (0% - 5%)
Repetitive Motion / Repetitive Work
routinely (26% - 75%)
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
The table below illustrates the frequency and types of physical requirements for this job
Element
Frequency
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
often (> 75%)
Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
rarely (0% - 5%)
Risk of Electrical Shock
rarely (0% - 5%)
Nominal Noise Level
<80 db
Peak/Occasional Noise Level
>81 db
Travel Requirements:
This position does require the capacity to undertake travel as needed to provide support to the organization.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all requirements and responsibilities and as such, is subject to change without notice based on the needs of the business and/or department.
