Quality Technician

On behalf of our injection molding client, we are currently recruiting a Quality Technician to join their team.

• Ensuring quality requirements on the production floor are met.
• Maintaining production workflows by monitoring steps and ensuring adherence to ISO
  9001:2015 and IATF 16949.
• Training production employees, correcting quality concerns and encouraging continuous improvement.
• Responsible for the quality of products in accordance with Company Quality Policy and Objectives.
• Perform duties that reflect compliance to Company's Quality Management System (QMS) as recorded in the organization's Quality Manual.
• Participate in PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans and Gauge R&R.
• Demonstrate conformance to regulations recorded in supplied Employee Handbook.
• Perform quality inspection duties (first/last off, in-process inspections).
• Maintain all controlled document files and test records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Visually inspect produced parts for defects and report flaws immediately to management.
• Measure and check fixtures, record data in spreadsheets, and perform data analysis to ensure accuracy of production requirements.
• Disposition nonconforming parts into appropriate containers to prevent contamination of finished goods.
• Detect and report machine malfunctions promptly to management and notify Supervisor or Quality of all discrepancies to established quality checks (sample boards, inspection instructions, Quality Alerts).
• Package and transport produced parts as needed.
• Participate in team problem-solving activities (8D's, communication meetings).
• Follow all internal and OSHA required safety procedures.
• Resolve problems by analyzing data, investigating issues, identifying solutions, and recommending corrective action in accordance with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Track and submit statistics on the cost of poor quality.
• Track performance of layered audits, e.g., track number of audits completed.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems to ensure quality and efficiency.
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 45 pounds.
• Promote continuous improvement in all areas.
• Other duties as assigned.
• ISO
  9001:2015 and IATF 16949 duties as required.

• Demonstrated working knowledge in PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan & Gauge R&R.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent work experience at minimum.
• 2 years prior work experience in plastics or automotive industry is an asset.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Supervision experience is an asset.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Computer skills for data analysis.
• Ability to use various measurement techniques.
• Strong prioritization skills and manual dexterity.
• Good attention to detail.

$23.00 - $28.00 / hour (depending on experience).

Referral bonus offered.