Quality Technician

Position: Quality Technician I
Quality Technician

Basic Scope/Purpose: (The job's primary purpose or contribution to the department or organization.)

Conducts inspection of incoming materials, in-process and final inspections in accordance with established guidelines.

The schedule for this position is Monday - Friday; 7:00am-3:30pm.

Principal Accountabilities: (The job's essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Supports the manufacturing operations by performing tasks in accordance with established and documented work instructions (i.e., First Article, First Sleeve Inspections, gauge set-ups, control of nonconforming material, etc.).

• Provides training and guidance in quality principles to associates both within and outside of the department.

• Ensures the acceptability of incoming materials, in-process and outgoing products by performing the specified inspections and audits.

• Collects data for to support analytical methods including capability studies, statistical process control, sampling plans and other statistical tools.

• Correctly interprets drawings, specifications, established standards (visual and dimensional), and other customer requirements and applies these to the product conformance determination process.

• Collects data for gage R&R's and gage calibrations in accordance with established guidelines.

• Strive for continuous improvement of the Company's processes.

• Maintain a clean and organized work place using the "6S" system.

• Embrace change in the work environment to maintain internal and external customer satisfaction.

• Adjust schedule to fluctuate work priorities as needed.

• Considers the safety of self and others while performing job responsibilities. Understands Supervisor must be notified of unsafe conditions.

• Strive to maintain a positive work environment

• Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain and promote Precision Polymers Values and behaviors at all times.

• Develops and maintains process to train new Quality Assurance Technicians and new Operators consistently.

• As new products or product requirements arise and new testing is required, develops procedures for performing this product testing.

• Responsible for disposition of all nonconforming material (returns and internal rejects), determines root cause for issues and oversees/implements necessary corrective actions.

• Provides customers with quality data, PPAP reports, and other quality documentation related to their products, as requested.

• Supports management of calibration or Quality Management System.

• As applicable, cross trained to inspect multiple product groups.

• Demonstrates and is able to maintain effectiveness in all job duties assigned at the QA Tech II level.

• May make recommendation for improving processes.

• Assists with setting up new processes.

• Advanced troubleshooting quality concerns.

• Runs WR and/or WE run, with appropriate level of documentations under the guidance of Quality Manager.

• Demonstrates empowerment values in performance, accountability, entrepreneurial spirit, ownership, leadership, and decision making.

Career Progression Opportunities: (example: junior or senior levels)

• Quality Technician has 3 levels of progression. Expectations for each level are outlined above.

Education and/or Relative Experience: (The level of education and/or experience needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)

• High school diploma or general education degree(GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Exposure to ISO Quality System Requirements a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations (The licenses, certificates or registrations that are required to perform the essential duties of this job.)

• None Required

Environmental, Health & Safety Accountabilities: (The level of safety accountability needed to successfully accomplish the essential duties of this job.)

• Learn and follow EHS policies, rules and work instructions

• Attend required EHS training

• Wear the required PPE at all times

• Take personal…