Quality Technician

Purpose

Initiate, support, and lead Production Team activities targeting Quality continuous improvement and assurance within Machine Division.  Reports to Quality Assurance Supervisor.

Job Description

• Promote an atmosphere of continuous process and employee improvement.
• Support or drive Continuous Improvement activities.
• Enforce Quality standards in all facets of the assigned areas.
• Assist with the evaluation, proper identification, and disposition of all non-conforming items and materials.
• Follow all significant product, document and process changes which affect Quality.
• Work with departmental supervision in developing and maintaining a trained work force.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing, and Research and Development in the Design, Introduction, Inspection and Maintenance of new and existing equipment.
• Define, troubleshoot and assist in the measurement and resolution of daily production Quality problems.
• Must have an uncompromising attitude towards Quality.
• Maintain manufacturing Quality performance metrics and/or Quality records.
• Help production departments manage Quality aspects of Stop Shipment process.
• Take active role in Stop Ship investigations and Stop Ship rework tracking/coordination.
• Take active role in analysis of scrap and yield opportunities.
• Perform work center, finished product and process audits, as required.
• Create Process Maps.
• Initiate CAPA Determinations.
• Report safety near misses and incidents whenever applicable.

Basic Requirements

• Technician III: Vocational training and 5+ years of experience in a relevant work environment is required; or High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years experience in a relevant work environment.

a. Completes a variety of atypical assignments

b. Works with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused only on complex new assignment

c. Acts as an informal resource for colleagues with less experience

• Technician IV: Vocational training and 8+ years of experience in a relevant work environment is required; or High School Diploma/GED with 10+ years’ experience in a relevant work environment.

a. Has advanced and specialized expertise, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable work experience

b. Works autonomously within established procedures and practices

c. May act as a lead, coordinating and facilitating the work of others

• Ability to work effectively and cross-functionally on the shop floor on a regular basis.
• Demonstrated computer skills in MS Office and Windows operating system.
• Ability to develop and maintain records and to follow projects through to conclusion.
• Basic understanding and knowledge of manufacturing engineering and Quality standards.
• Ability to use measurement and inspection tools such as Calipers, Micrometers, Pins, Gauges, Protractor, and Scale.
• Capable of frequent standing and walking and lifting up to 60 lbs.
• Must have excellent attendance, safety and work record.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.

Environmental, Health and Safety

• Understand the Company’s EHS Policy and how it relates to this job.
• Be aware of OSHA and EPA laws and regulations as well as the Company’s Plant Rules and Regulations that pertain to this job.
• Work in a safe manner and observe all company EHS and JHA procedures.
• Follow safe equipment operating procedures and only operate equipment when guards are in place and in good condition.
• Know that the company EHS procedures are contained in reference books, such as SSW Specifications, Plant Rules and Regulations, and Material Safety Data Sheets. Immediately notify the Supervisor if there is any safety hazard, any equipment not operating correctly, or if there are any questions regarding EHS and JHA procedures.

Training Requirements

• Additional training in Quality Management System, REQ1, OP114, OP191, OP203, applicable work instructions and any others as needed.
• Additional training in Six Sigma methodology, 5S, Lean, Root Cause Analysis, Process Mapping, Lincoln Electric Service School, as required.
• See RE150 for complete list of training requirements.

Personal Protective Equipment:

PPE per EHS 560.