Quality Technician

Position Summary

Performs audits and testing of procedures and products that are part of the manufacturing process. Assists sub-plant employees in troubleshooting quality issues. Responsible for product safety and quality.

• Performs random audits on systems, procedures, and product
• Performs functional testing of product and measurements
• Performs other inspections and tests (incl. environmental, product, and process) as required
• Assists manufacturing employees and management with backtracking and troubleshoots quality-related issues that affect the quality of the product or customer requirements
• 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
• Investigates complaints received and reports findings to the appropriate parties
• Performs backtracking on quality issues
• Updates and maintains procedure and defect manuals and acts as a document control coordinator
• Certifies the training of Assembly Technicians
• Assists with and provides training to Assembly Technicians
• Enters, closes and makes user decisions on Quality Notifications

• Must possess High School diploma or GED

• Minimum 2 years of experience as an Assembly Technician

• Must possess basic math skills
• Must be able to sit for a majority (85%) of the shift
• Must be able to stand (20%) and walk (40%) 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 (1% of the shift) and bend (2% of the shift). Must be able to periodically handle finished goods boxes weighing up to 35 lbs (2% of shift).
• Must be able to scoop component part weighing approximately 1 pound
• Must have the ability to thread tubing
• 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 read various inspection gages
• Must have PC skills such as Microsoft Excel, Word and electronic mail software

• Enter data into computer as required
• Provides back up support to other areas in the absence of Quality Technicians

• ASQ Certifications (CQI, CQT, CQA).