Quality Technician

Position Overview

Selects and inspects production parts according to product work instructions. Trains new inspectors and ensures documentation is current and rejected material is tagged, logged and quarantined.

• Ensures that every team member has a safe work environment, free from recognized hazards, promotes and encourages safe work habits, and the immediate communication of unsafe conditions.
• Understands, supports, implements, and ensures compliance to all company and governmental agencies safety policies, procedures and regulations.
• Prepares reports as required.
• Follow procedures for rejection and/or containment of parts that do not meet customer standards.
• Ensures documentation is current and rejected material is tagged, logged and quarantined.
• Assist in investigation of customer complaints regarding quality, as required such as capability studies, GRR's, testing etc. Training of employees in Statistical Process Control.
• Communicate with shift supervisor to understand all operational and quality issues.
• Ensure that all processes are running to standard, and when not, that the proper steps are being taken to verify part quality including communication via the display boards.
• Comply with and ensure all associates adhere to the shop floor operating procedures (i.e. work instructions, set-up procedures, quality bulletins, shop floor procedures, etc.).
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Ensure that proper start-up, shutdown, and troubleshooting procedures are being followed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Orientation Training;
Work Instruction (OJT);
Magna’s Corporate Constitution;
Magna’s Employee Charter;
Magna’s Code of Conduct and Ethics;
Magna’s Operational Principles;
Protective Clothing Policy;
Dress Code;
Attendance and Call In Policy;
Smoking Policy;
Cell Phone Policy;
Harassment and Discrimination;
Anti-Violence Policy;
New employee Orientation;
Health, Safety and Environmental Policy;
Environmental Guidelines;
Oil Handling Briefing;
Chemical Handling;
Storm Water Best Practices;
Universal Waste
- Aerosol Cans;
Universal Waste – Batteries and Bulbs;
Recycling Guidelines;
Electrical Safety Awareness;
Grounding and Bonding;
Walking and Working Surfaces;
Incident Reporting Instructions;
Confined Spaces Awareness;
Emergency and Fire Alarm Instructions;
Fire Extinguisher Training;
Ergonomics Awareness; GHS; OSHA/ANSI Safety Sign Standards; PPE;
Ladder Safety; LOTO Awareness;
Overhead Bridge Crane Awareness;
Forklift and Pedestrian Safety;
Reporting Unsafe Conditions;
Site Hawk – General User Training;
Waste Rags and Wipes Disposal; WCM Lean Concepts;
Continuous Improvement Program;
Layered Process Audits Explained;
Layered Process Audit – Auditors; and Safety Rules.

• Good communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of performance and attendance in current role.
• Ability to promote teamwork and creativity in the workplace.
• Strength and ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED).

• Problem Solving
  - Works well in a group problem solving situation;
  Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interpersonal Skills
  - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
  Listens to others without interrupting;
  Keeps emotions under control;
  Remains open to others ideas and tries new things.
• Communication
  - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
  Listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions;
  Participates in meetings;
  Presents numerical data effectively;
  Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork
  - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
  Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views;
  Gives and welcomes feedback;
  Contributes to building a positive team spirit;
  Puts success of team above own interests;
  Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;
  Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.

It is the responsibility of all employees to comply with the Health and Safety Policy, and the Environmental Policy. Comply with all applicable…