Quality Batching Technician

Overview Of The Role

Plan, execute & document results of 2-4 Quality Inspection rounds per shift across all operating work centers

• Assist in raw material, work-in-process batch preparation, finished product batching, and finished product sample collection and testing.
• Complete & document results of shift testing to include but not limited to tensile, roundness and force testing, wire diameter checks, hanging weight tests, ingredient weigh-up and dispensing.
• Document non-conforming material, calculate/perform rational AQL assessments to disposition nonconforming material while maximizing throughput and minimizing overall mfg costs
• Support & execute in process quality studies of new and existing materials, AQLs, analyzing data, database maintenance, statistical analysis, and identifying/implementing corrective actions
• Develop/support/establish/document raw material and work in process standards/specifications to improve the mfg operator experience and autonomy.
• Actively use 5 Why process to understand root causes of production issues with Raw material, work in process or finish goods and develop/implement sustainable corrective actions using statistical methods to confirm improvements
• Assist in the design, execution, data gathering & analysis of product trials and experiments, Maintain 5S in the QA lab

• Regular attendance and punctuality required to support the needs of the mfg. business and cross shift meetings
• Maintain a flexible work schedule between shifts to periodically cover for peer vacations, PTO etc. while supporting the mfg business needs to have a Quality Inspector on site
• Support evaluation of new and existing processes and raw materials.
• Work with QC inspector as needed to review supplier COA’s and disposition of raw materials.
• Document all non-conforming material and shift reports prior to completing your shift
• Proactively share/convey succinctly and comprehensively your shift results verbally and in written form (shift reports, NCRs etc.) the following but not limited to findings, audits, procedural breakdowns, improvements implemented to your peers and others via cross shift mtgs, published shift reports and data records.
• Actively seek/record/act on quality problems, Quality and Safety STOP actions, inefficient mfg methods/processes, unsafe conditions/behaviors, measurement devices out of Calibration, out of spec conditions etc.
• Actively use the ERP system to access PN standard cost
• Understand and actively use Sophos to access PN & Assembly drawings to  causing nonconforming material
• Interact as needed with Purchasing and Suppliers on quality issues and on a regular basis.
• Communicate with engineering personnel to develop raw material and in-process specs.
• Actively design/develop inspection and test procedures for the quality team, mfg team, others.
• Calibrate measuring devices and ensure measuring devices are calibrated as needed.
• Train operators, inspectors and other personnel performing in process inspections and testing and data acquisition
• Maintain logs and assure material traceability to lots
• Conduct studies, analyze data and write concise reports
• Present quality issues and data analysis in a concise manner to engineering personnel to arrive at best practice solutions.
• Ability to solve quality problems based on gathering information and data to implement a good practice/method or control to prevent in the future
• Works with some hazardous materials, requiring specialized PPE including respiratory protection.

• Follow all EHS regulations, policies, programs and Tool Box Talks
• Actively support the Safety and Quality STOP programs by submitting monthly STOP card requirements
• Completes all Quality, EHS and HR training classes on time
• Performs other duties as assigned

Woodstream is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train and promote without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, marital status, union affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Note:

If hired, Employment Eligibility Verification will be carried out upon selection. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer.

We retain employment applications for a minimum of 2 years from date of receipt for non-hire applicants or from date of termination for employees/contractors and possibly longer if legally required.