Quality Technician

Overview

Quality Technician will provide production line support to ensure that products are being built to design and production specifications. This position will provide oversight and coordination of various quality support activities including the investigation, troubleshooting, documentation, analysis and resolution of quality issues.

• Develops and implements methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection to ensure that the products are free of flaws and function as designed
• Analyze reports and defective products to determine trends and recommend corrective actions (MSA Studies, Calibration Reports from Vendors etc)
• Responsible for reviewing MRB area, coordinating disposition of suspect forms, updating MRB file
• Collaborates with vendor representatives on planning gauge calibrations
• Responsible for calibrating in-house as trained and making sure other required calibrations done by vendors are promptly scheduled before due date
• Investigate issues to identify root causes and implement short-term and long-term corrective actions by using 5 Whys and 8
  
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• Perform process verification audits to ensure work instructions and control plans exist for operators on assurance control (Ease and Outbound Audits), Incoming and Outgoing Inspections
• Assist with properly communicating and training in the needed areas when a quality alert is created and issued

• Associate’s degree in an engineering technology or related field from an accredited college or university OR High School diploma (or GED) with 5+ years of experience
• 2+ years of assembly and/or paint production quality experience in a manufacturing environment
• Mechanical and Paint Aptitude
• Preferred ISO 9001 Auditors Certification
• Basic understanding of machine function and manufacturing process
• Proficient in the execution of methods and procedures
• Able to respond effectively to changing priorities
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Experienced in office technology with solid MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with modern digital tools
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and practices along with understanding QA and QC (Kaizens and 5S)
• Ability to present technical documents and projects (MSA Studies, Calibration Results and 8D Problem Solving)
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and responsibilities
• Enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive behavior

Physical demands of the job include: stooping, grinding, crouching, walking, pulling, lifting (up to 40 pounds), grasping, hearing, visual acuity, kneeling, reaching, pushing, standing, climbing;
Also working in a plant environment with varying temperatures due to job being on the floor and not in office.

Takeuchi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.