Quality Control Tech Night Shift

Job Title: Extrusion Quality Technician (Night Shift)

Schedule: 5:45PM – 6:00AM Rotating 2-2-3 Schedule

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Description

The Quality Technician is responsible for completing projects/tasks assigned to them by the Quality Manager; the Quality Technician will also assist in guiding/reporting Production personnel with daily/weekly/monthly workflow and other tasks with direction by the Quality Manager – these tasks are critical in the Quality Control Plan.

Responsibilities

• Participate in, assist in, OR help Develop methods for testing and evaluation of processes.
• Perform all required testing and report deviations as needed to appropriate parties for corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Compare results of inspections and tests to the company’s quality standards, report results to Quality Manager for final analysis and action steps.
• Help report AND maintain Daily/Weekly/Monthly tasks within the Quality Department and Extrusion department – these tasks are critical to the Quality Control Plan.
• Evaluates data and places it into documents/spreadsheets in a logical fashion.

• Tests inspect and approve raw materials based on established quality specifications.
• Perform auditing on incoming/receiving material, process/production, and outgoing parts.

• Perform assigned, routine visual inspections, and other specified tests on raw materials, goods in process, and finished products.
• Use statistical methods to test product samples to evaluate the quality of full production batch before delivery to clients or customers.
• Report daily Quality data/metrics/KPI’s as needed.
• Aid in disposition of non-conforming material alongside Extrusion manager/Quality manager.
• Consults with Quality Manager to determine appropriate recommendations and remedies for questionable products.
• Tests limits on machines and products to determine failure points.
• Investigates, communicates, and aids in resolve of customer complaints.
• Maintains accurate records in the quality database.
• Maintains gage calibrations, and associated records.
• Performs testing on product samples, and reports data out in a logical fashion.
• Performs work related audits accordingly.
• Coaches and helps train team members on Quality related issues as they arise.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned subject to reasonable accommodations.

Competency (Knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Strong organizational skills: ability to delegate, plan, and schedule accordingly.
• Ability to read a ruler, scale, and micrometer.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a focus on quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to understand detailed written and/or oral instructions including basic mathematical skills.
• Works successfully independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Excellent data and computer skills.
• Problem Solving / Analytical thinking.
• Team leading/coaching in quality related scenarios.
• Organizational Skills.
• Time Management.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Collaboration / Team Player.
• Report/Procedure Reading and Writing.
• Problem Solving.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or credentialed equivalent.

• Bachelors preferred in Science Related Field.
• Experience with quality in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Position Type

• Full time.
• Overtime expected per business demand.

Physical Requirements

This position will require a blend of sitting, walking, standing. May require the ability to ability to bend, stoop, reach, lift up to 30lbs, and endure elevated temperature levels.

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