Quality Technician - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Quality Inspector will provide part inspection, data collection, and coordinate inspection activities across all three shifts. This job function is expected to review the Quality Hold Area daily and manage the timely sort/rework activities necessary for the timely execution of the disposition within 24 hours when possible. The Quality Inspector will coordinate with production leader to ensure production sorting labor is utilized efficiently, have the proper instructions and supplies. The Quality Inspector will record sort results as directed by the Quality Engineer or Manager.
Requirements
- High school, GED or equivalent experience.
- Must be able to read and understand English.
- Have the knowledge of manufacturing and quality concepts in accordance with Lydall TS16949 quality system.
- Have the ability to demonstrate proper use of inspection gauges and equipment according to gage instructions:
- Have the ability to demonstrate the proper inspection methods for parts and the completion of the inspection check sheet for all attributes.
- Possess strong communication skills.
- Have the ability to actively participate in cross-functional teams and effectively interact with its members.
Responsibilities
- Complete and record all steps of the Quality Inspection/rework instructions under the guidance of the Quality Engineer for each part going through the Inspection Area.
- Review quality alerts, corrective actions, and containment activities. Ensure that instructions for inspection or rework is understood and followed by the production associates working in the area.
- Serve as an active 8D team contributor, assisting in identifying root cause(s), permanent corrective action and preventative measures (mistake/error-proofing). Provide root-cause and corrective action reports.
- Report nonconforming product (i.e. Holding, Disposition, daily reporting). Assist in the development of inspection criteria and standards, and identifying and submitting changes and corrections where needed.
- Report nonconforming product (i.e. Holding, Disposition, daily reporting.)
- Conduct operator training: quality alerts, proper use of gage according to instructions, product inspection according to the inspection check sheet, and any other quality-related training as assigned.
- Provide immediate feedback to team leaders, Quality Engineering and management regarding compliance issues as directed.
- Provide disposition of nonconforming or suspect material per guidelines from Quality Engineering.
- Serve as an active participant in LSS programs that promote continuous improvement.
- Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules.
- Must be able to work extended hours when required.
- This job function will occasionally be required to support other shifts and should be flexible enough to move across shifts to provide training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
