Quality Technician

Position: Quality Technician I
Job Summary

Tasks include testing of finished product during and after production and warehouse inspection. Knowledge of manufacturing/processing specifications, product testing equipment, and calibration of equipment. Other skills include the ability to read close tolerance gauges, meters and tape measures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facer sampling
• Perform the following types of testing;
  Foam core density, Compressive Strength, Dimensional stability, Cold box, Facer peel (adhesion).
• Attribute testing for aesthetics
• Inputting data into the quality assurance database/SAP and SAPI system
• Factor test
• Warehouse Unit Inspection
• Understanding how to write up and use of T3P's
• Housekeeping of Plant inside and out
• Assist in training of new team members
• Understanding and Monitoring of Mahlo system.
• Fill in other areas of the plant as required

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Knowledge of manufacturing/processing specifications and quality standards for products.
• Knowledge of the operation of product test equipment.
• Knowledge of safety aspects of all equipment as well as the plant's general safety policies.
• Understanding the impact of sending incorrect/defective product.
• Must Certify as a forklift operator

Competencies:

• Teamwork
  • Builds trust with others by encouraging open dialogue and collaboration. Seeks diverse perspectives to create stronger solutions.
• Managing Change
  • Able to keep on track despite difficulties or barriers that may be encountered. Addresses conflict to find common ground solutions.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Retains a mindset of always striving to make things better. Applies continuous improvement tools and processes to every aspect of the role.
• Customer Focus
  • Listens to understand the needs of customers (internal and external). Builds trusting relationships and seeks innovative solutions for all customers. Always has the customer's needs top of mind.
• Continuous Learning
  • Understands individual strengths and opportunity areas and seeks development opportunities to leverage strengths and lean into opportunity areas. Open to both giving and receiving feedback.
• Drive for Results
  • Always has a sense of urgency to solve problems with actions. Seeks to align goals with attainment of organizational strategy. Has a sense of ownership and personal accountability for actions taken.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Experience with driving a forklift
• Previous experience with Quality Testing preferred

Equipment Used:

• Measurement equipment as outlined in the Carlisle quality assurance manual
• Various tools (measurement gauges including calipers, tape measures and scales, thermal conductivity machine, various thickness measurement device and freezer temperature probe) and required PPE as needed
• Office equipment (computer, phone, kiosk)
• Computer systems (SAPI, SAP, MS programs)

Working Conditions:

• Activities occur inside an insulation manufacturing facility. Job includes but are not limited to exposure to the following.
  • Temperatures exposed to both Ambient/outside temperatures.
  • Nuisance dust, use of chemicals, working with mechanical parts, pinch points
  • Noise of industrial machinery
• Typically 40 hour per week with overtime as required
• 3 shifts Monday-Friday with weekends as required
• Fast paced 24/7 operation

Travel Requirement

• Overnight travel up to 10%, this will include travel to other facilities and to trainings

Physical Requirements:

NEVER

OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY

CONTINUOUSLY

(0-30%)

(31-60%)

(61-100%)

LIFTING OR CARRYING

• 1-10 LBS

• 11-20 LBS

• 21-40 LBS

• 41-50 LBS

X

• 51 OR MORE LBS

X

PUSHING OR PULLING:

• 1-40 LBS

X

• 41-50 LBS

X

• 51 OR MORE LBS

X

BENDING OR STOOPING

X

REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL

X

DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES

X

OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS

X

CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)

X

WALKING

X

HEIGHTS (BOOM LIFTS, ROOFS, ETC.)

X

STANDING

X

SITTING

X

WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES

X

REPETATIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: (WRISTS, HANDS AND/OR FINGERS)

X

VISION - Clarification needed

X

HEARING - Clarification needed

X

DEXTERITY - Clarification needed

X

HAND EYE COORDINATION

X

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:

• Safety glasses, composite toe shoes, dust mask occasionally, safety gloves, hearing protection