Quality Technician - Non-Exempt

Quality Technician

Duration: 6 Months

Location:

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Performs analyses, inspection, and tests of raw materials, packaging materials, quantitative assays on samples, and/or finished products from manufacturing to ensure quality standards and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements, and tolerance specifications for chemical or physical properties.

Performs a variety of qualitative tests or assays on samples and aids in maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatus to ensure compliance. Performs required inspections, checks, analysis, and documentation of studies. Prepares and monitors quality statistics and reports. Reviews production records for conformance to procedures. Conducts non-conformance tests of manufactured, packaged, or tested products.

Provides technical support in areas such as production, operations, maintenance, safety, testing, process improvement, or product development. Uses schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting on electronic or mechanical components, equipment, or systems. Gathers, maintains, formats, compiles, and manipulates technical data using established formulae and procedures, and performs detailed mathematical calculations. For higher levels, may suggest and/or make improvements to optimize work processes.

Autonomy:
Entry-level position typically requiring little to no prior experience in technical aspects of a job. Work is clearly defined, routine, or follows standard procedures and is closely supervised. Performs basic tests and records data.

Organizational Impact:
Performs basic technical activities and records data. Delivers job responsibilities following a defined standard output or set of procedures.

Innovation and Complexity:
Responsible for checking data and technical information when minor changes may be required based on review. Technical problems faced are routine and solutions clearly prescribed.

Communication and Influence:
Communicates with contacts typically within immediate job area. Obtains and provides technical information requiring little explanation or interpretation.

Leadership and Talent Management:
N/A – Jobs at this level are focused on self-development.

Requires limited job knowledge of systems, procedures, basic laboratory techniques, and use of standard test instruments. Follows basic work routines and standards. Does not require college education. 0 years of experience required.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate inspections, testing, and documentation
• Basic quality knowledge, including product inspections, testing, and identification of non-conformances
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with production, quality, and operations teams

Interviews can begin immediately.

This position requires onsite candidates. Remote work is not an option, as the primary responsibility is to contain known or potential non-conformances to prevent unintended release or use.