Quality Technician

SUMMARY : The Quality Technician is primarily responsible for ensuring product quality by conducting inspections, verifying compliance with quality standards, supporting assembly, molding and paint operations, and maintaining accurate documentation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

Perform first-piece inspections on all active molding and assembly presses at the start of the shift including color checks, SPC measurements, and gaging.

Collect parts from molding and assembly for SPC checks once per shift.

Make quality decisions per the proper standards and samples.

Review, create, and sign off on labels, mold / color change logs, and other required documentation for management.

Review and update quality alerts; ensure alerts are properly addressed.

Conduct mid-shift audits via various documents and record findings.

Contain and clearly label any defective parts found during the shift.

Respond to operator-reported issues and ensure defective items are held from production.

Sort parts on hold during downtime and return acceptable parts to production or remove from the system.

Assist in updating Work Instructions (WI) and document changes.

Support color checks, gloss testing, and film build measurements.

Clearly label, contain, and segregate suspect or rejected parts in accordance with company protocols.

Any other project deemed necessary by Department head(s).

Maintain compliance of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001.

Follows all safety, housekeeping and company policies and procedures.

Coordinates and maintains all job responsibilities in a continuous and flexible manner and performs other related duties and job assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE Proven experience in quality inspection within a manufacturing or assembly environment. Ability to perform color evaluations for the Farnsworth-Munsell 100 Hue Test. Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.). Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to work 12-hour shifts and weekends based on production demands. Strong verbal communication skills to engage with diverse teams; people oriented. Ability to interpret and enforce quality standards and work instructions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and walk.   Occasionally bend, squat, reach, twist / turn and lift up to 10 lbs.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.