Quality Associate - 1st First

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing various inspections, audits and checks to support manufacturing in ensuring IFA quality processes are followed and products meet customer specifications.

• Maintain safety standards for all in the area.
• First point of contact for quality issues identified in assigned area of the assembly process.
• Hold and/or stop shipments if product does not conform to IFA quality standards and customer requirements.
• Support and/or conduct the internal operations of parts inspection, process, and product audits.
• Utilize SAP to record data related to scrap and rework notifications for assigned area.
• Complete accurate production quality end of shift reports daily for assigned area of responsibility.
• Communicate information related to safety, quality, non-conforming products and scrap
• Completes proper documentation and archiving of controlled forms.
• Work with quality leadership, logistics and production to improve in-line processes and containment procedures with an emphasis on reduction of non-conform ant material.
• Support and maintain good housekeeping principles using lean manufacturing tools such as 5S.
• Ability to work outside of scheduled shift to include a rotating week schedule as assigned.

• Advanced knowledge of English and metric measurement system.
• Understanding of industrial machines and gauges (various machines/equipment).
• Experience with micrometers, calipers, and blueprints.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e., Excel, Outlook) computer software applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and oral with all levels within the organization.
• Ability to understand and follow work instructions.
• Familiarity with lean principles including 5S
• Basic knowledge of blue prints

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing experience in a production or quality capacity.

• Must be able to walk/move about a 400,000 sq ft manufacturing facility: 100% of the time
• Must be able to stand/walk/move about specific work area: 90% of the time
• Must be able to bend/reach/twist/stoop: 70% of the time
• Must be able to lift up to 40lbs on a frequent basis: 40% of the time
• Must be able to lift over 40lbs on an infrequent basis: 15% of the time
• Must be able to sit at a work station: 0% of the time
• Must be able to work and operate a computer terminal: 80% of the time
• Vision is required to analyze and process work; and to work on computer terminal/machine centers, etc.
• Hearing is essential for safety reasons; and to communicate with employees, supervisors, managers, vendors, suppliers and customers via conversation, group meetings, and/or phone conferences
• Must be able to work any shift as required including overtime as needed

IFA North America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, IFA North America complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.