Quality Assurance Technician

Company Profile

With over 80 years of innovation, JCB is the world’s largest privately owned manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment. Operating 23 manufacturing facilities across four continents—including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Brazil—JCB produces a diverse portfolio of more than 300 products. These include telescopic handlers, backhoe loaders, excavators, wheel loaders, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, compact track loaders, access aerial work platforms, rough terrain forklifts, and tractors.

The Quality Assurance Technician is involved in the entire course of manufacturing. They may inspect components before assembly, analyze trial products during development, or test finished goods. During these processes, they record and analyze the results to decide whether to certify or reject specific products. The QAT will use this data to solve production issues and recommend improvements. Other duties may include preparing inspection plans, training new technicians, repairing damaged material or products.

Full Time, Non-Exempt

Pooler, Georgia: 2000 Bamford Blvd. Pooler, GA 31322

JCB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401 (k) retirement plan; paid time off and paid holidays.

• Comply with all safety requirements and proper use of (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment
• Understand and practice company Quality Policies
• Perform dock audits
• Record inspection and test results.
• Communicate inspection/test results to other team members, Supervisors or Managers.
• Conduct repair of defects when necessary or facilitate team members making repairs.
• Maintain Quality Assurance Department records, both hard copy and electronic copy
• Report all questionable items, materials and/or processes to appropriate management for analysis and disposition
• Responsible individual with strong work ethic
• Ability to use hand tools and learn specific machine controls, gauges, etc.
• Ability to solve problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to complete any required documentation.
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Ability to use hand tools
• Must pass any drug screens, background checks, and any pre-employment tests, which will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.

• Associate’s degree
• Understanding of specifications and labels of hazardous materials

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a high-stress environment.
• Detail-oriented and able to work independently.
• Collaborative approach to resolving issues impacting various groups across the enterprise.
• Ability to understand processes (system and non-system), troubleshoot, develop, and recommend solutions.
• Enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be a self-motivated team player.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Microsoft Project.

• Both office environment and occasionally manufacturing/factory environment.
• Subject to noise and temperature changes.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work flexible schedule, including Friday - Sunday 6am
  -6pm
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently and/or move up to 35lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities. These activities may involve fine movements or large motions.
• Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist.
• Must be capable of keeping pace with current production speed.
• Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force.
• Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for…