Description

The Quality Technician performs roving audits, inspection and measurement of manufacturing processes and products to assure conformance to established standards and criteria on the movement and shipment of first quality goods to both internal and external customers. The Technician accurately records and documents their results, reporting defects and non-compliance to appropriate personnel. They must be able to work independently and unsupervised, with the ability to perform required tasks while remaining flexible and adaptable to changing workload and conditions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate and train employees on Quality Assurance subject matter including Standard Work and QA measurement and monitoring of product/process throughout the course of their shift and inspections.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives relating to product quality and safety.
• Understand and support the Quality Management System
• Ensure operations personnel follow proper procedures for ongoing product quality inspection and output.
• Ensure specified incoming materials comply with required specifications.
• Attend and represent quality at various production shift meetings for quality focus and training as needed.
• Assist with the gauge calibration program - both performance of specified internal verifications and assistance with external calibration and repair notifications to Quality Manager and team.
• Schedule, follow up on action items, develop audits as required to improve quality areas in the plant.
• Serve on the Standard Work Audit team as an auditor.
• Perform any special training and communication with operations as directed by the Quality Leadership
• Assist with customer complaint investigation.
• Perform special inspections and audits as required.
• Perform RMA inspection, disposition and process functions as needed.
• Assist and participate in problem solving, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Control documents needed for the plant and provide guidance in updating, creation, or development of new as required from the department leaders.
• Travel periodically (≤ 5%)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 3-5 years of Quality Inspection experience at similar level in a manufacturing environment.
• Quality training/certifications preferred.
• Experience in an ISO 9001 environment is preferred.
• Ability to interact and communicate professionally and effectively across operations and sales departments with a positive, team-work attitude and with a level of authority related to product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proven attention to detail and accuracy is required.

• Solid analytical skills and solution-driven thinking; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data to make good decisions and recommendations.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications - particularly Word & Excel to above-average/intermediate level
• Ability to read and interpret basic dimensional drawings; proficient in use of measuring gauges including but not exclusive to; calipers, micrometers, tape measures & rulers, go/no-go gauges.
• Must be able to pass a color variance screening and have excellent visual acuity.
• Must be safety-conscious and carry out work responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed on a variety of shifts, overtime as needed.

• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation.

• Must have a valid driver's license, as travel to other facilities may be necessary to assist with quality duties.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics below are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

• Office Environment: This position may operate in an office environment and is not expected to adverse environmental conditions.
• Manufacturing Environment: This position may operate in a manufacturing setting with conditions of high-pressure air/steam/gas, hazardous gas/chemical fumes, extreme heat and temperature variations, loud noise, exposure to dangerous machinery, dirty work environment and/or exposure to dust (pigment). The position is required to wear PPE including, but not limited to safety glasses, steel toe/composite boots and earplugs.

The demands described are representative but not all inclusive of those demands that must be met by an employee (with or without a reasonable accommodation) to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

• Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate standard office equipment such as computers and phones.
• Communicate effectively (write, speak) with supervisors and others on performance and safety concerns.
• Adequate hearing ability to receive work instruction and to respond to changes in work environment.
• Attention to detail to complete work assignments.
• Time management to comply with scheduled work time and maintain productivity requirements.
• Ability to understand and abide by safety policies and maintain a safe work environment. Ability to move throughout the work location to comply with safety requirements.

The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the job described. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.What we offer you:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance coverage
• 401k with a company match
• PTO Hours are accrued from Day 1
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for development and internal promotions
• Two minute walk to eco-friendly public transportation from rabbittransit

Sometimes the best jobs get missed because people think they don't have what it takes. At Ecore, we know hard work, reliability, and a good attitude matter most. No matter your background, experience, or where you've come from, if this job sounds like something you'd be proud to do, we're excited to meet you.

Ecore International is an equal opportunity employer. (Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans). We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

NOTICE TO PROSPECTIVE APPLICANTS: Ecore International and its subsidiaries participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and/or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If, after an applicant has been extended and accepted an offer of employment, the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including withdrawal of the offer of employment or terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9. In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer may use E-Verify's photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) photograph.