POSITION TITLE: Quality Technician III

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Quality/Production Control Manager

PAY STRUCTURE: 18-20 Hourly plus $2.00 Shift Diff and up to 2.00 perfect attendance bonus

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION: To audit Product Quality to defined specifications, Production logs/data, material testing of incoming material from suppliers, and shipments to customer. Quarantine all suspect product. Audit manufacturing processes and support Q1 Technicians. 

BACKGROUND REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Five or more years in a manufacturing environment with quality experience required.
• Automotive Tier one TS 16949 experience is a plus.
• Practical application of Lean Manufacturing principles is also a plus.
• Be able to stand, walk, bend & twist for up to 8 hours and able to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Must be able to work independently (self-directed)
• Proven experience in managing multiple tasks.
• Proven experience as a member in a cross-functional team environment
• Thermoplastic processing experience

SPECIAL SKILLS:

• Reading and writing skills adequate for following written instructions and completing required documentation.
• Ability to make decisions and communicate to the appropriate personnel.
• Ability to interpret Blueprints and specifications
• Ability to use hand held measurement equipment (i.e. Calipers, Micrometers, Scales, Tape Measure, Check Fixtures, Pin Gauges) 
• Ability to use Variable and Attribute Gauges and interpret the results
• Ability to use Melt Flow Test equipment
• Ability to use MS Office (Word, Excel Outlook, etc.)
• Strong analytical skills 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform First Piece and In-Process inspections.
• Perform receiving inspection including testing of Raw Material
• Responsible for maintaining (cleaning, alerting Quality Technicians if gauge is damaged) customer check fixtures/gauges.
• Support calibration cycles on all affected test equipment.
• Lead in Variable and Attribute Gauge Studies
• Communicates to Production Supervisors, Team Leaders, Quality Tech I’s and the Quality/Production Control Manager regarding quality concerns.
• Places Suspect and non-conforming Product On-Hold and assist with disposition.
• Ensures Suspect Product is segregated from Good Product in MRB.
• Audit process documentation (Production Inspection Sheets) for accuracy and completeness
• Assist Supervisors and Technicians with interpretation of Quality specifications and product quality requirements.
• Complete and maintain required Quality documentation/reports.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Note: Through interaction with Customers, Production and Suppliers, this position has a direct impact on the Quality Management System.