Description

JARP provides OEMs with custom hydraulic cylinder solutions and remanufactures all cylinders to exceed OEM specifications. As the number one source in North America for custom hydraulic and fluid power solutions since 1959, our customers know and trust JARP's cylinder quality.

JARP Industries can provide a clean, safe and a well-lit workspace for you. At JARP Industries, we value family, fun and passion. Enjoy a 4 day work week, generous vacation and a work life balance.

A well-kept area is a job well done. Have a 3 day weekend with your friends and family to go hunt, fish, shop or watch a game. Come join our team!

2nd shift Monday - Thursday

2:00pm - 12:00am

$1.50/hour shift premium

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Technician carries out tasks as part of the Quality team in support of JARP Operations and related to the ISO 9001 certified aspects of the JARP Industries Business Management System (BMS).

Frequent and direct interaction with interested parties such as JARP employees, customers and suppliers is regularly required, along with communication across the business. The Quality Technician will support the Operations team in producing quality results by managing and refining calibrated tooling and equipment, providing monitoring, measurement and analysis services where required, and assist the business in driving improvement methodologies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Creation, review, development and completion of processes, procedures, instructions, forms and other documents related to JARP’s verification and inspection processes.

2. Primary responsibility for the maintenance, development and use of JARP’s calibrated tooling program (including calibration, repair, purchase and documentation).

3. Support Operations in the verification of products and processes.

4. Support the Supply Chain team in the development of Suppliers through product analysis, corrective and preventive actions and other related tasks.

5. Day-to-day support in the investigation of JARP customer complaints.

6. Support of Root Cause Analysis for instances of nonconformance with supplied or JARP produced products and services.

7. Assist with returned / nonconforming product and material as part of JARP’s Warranty Evaluation process as required.

8. Day-to-day responsibility in following and improving the ISO 9001 certified aspects of the JARP Industries BMS under the strategic guidance of the Quality Assurance Manager.

9. Tactical responsibility for following JARP’s internal QMS audit program as a member of the Quality team.

10. Responsibility within JARP Industries for the development and support of Quality Assurance, Control and Improvement as part of the Quality team.

11. Shared team responsibility for the contribution to JARP’s Quality metrics including (but not limited to) internal and external success rate, Nonconformance’s, Corrective & Preventive Actions, Customer Complaints, and Cost of Quality.

12. Support in the development, implementation and training of JARP’s Quality and Improvement methodologies where required.

13. Occasionally assist with the completion of Quality Engineer duties as required.

14. Assist in the development and execution of JARP’s Quality strategies as part of the Quality team.

MARGINAL RESPONSIBILIES: 

1. Ensure all Health and Safety requirements are adhered to during the completion of all duties and responsibilities, and support all other JARP employees to achieve the same.

2. Support the overall achievement of JARP Industries goals as strategically coordinated by the Quality Assurance Manager.

3. Work to the assigned personal development strategy based on the goals and objectives of the Quality group, business succession planning and related organizational strategies.

4. Represent the JARP Quality group on cross-functional teams or when coordinating, assisting or attending events, or visits with interested parties (e.g. suppliers, customers, stakeholders, etc.).

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Four (4) years minimum cumulative experience in similar or related roles, preferably within a manufacturing or engineering environment (e.g. Quality Technician, Calibration Technician, Warranty Technician, Machinist, etc.).

2. Two (2) year associate degree in a suitable discipline is desirable but is not a requirement. (e.g. Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, etc.).

3. Experience with leadership of small teams is desirable but is not a requirement.

Proven knowledge and experience of an equivalent nature will be considered in place of the educational requirements.

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

ASQ certification is highly desirable (e.g. CQT, CQA, CQPA, CCT, etc.)

JARP is willing to support the development of its employees, and would cover fees associated with the below ASQ Certifications upon hire:

· Certified Quality Technician

· Certified Calibration Technician

Further areas of study that would be desirable are:

· Certified Process Analyst

· Six Sigma (Yellow / Green belt)

· Certified Quality Engineer

Other certifications held by the individual will be reviewed for suitability towards successfully performing the role.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

It is essential that the person in this position can demonstrate the following skills:

1. Excellent technical drawing and blueprint interpretation skills.

2. Good strategic abilities – can understand situations quickly and carry out suitable measures and countermeasures.

3. Strong team working abilities; will not dismiss or rebuff others and can demonstrate the capability to agree or disagree constructively when necessary.

4. Good negotiation skills and the ability to resolve issues by identifying effective courses of action.

5. Goal-oriented, with the ability to self-prioritize effectively.

6. Familiarity with manufacturing processes and businesses; machining, welding, etc.

7. Solid and logical organizational & planning capabilities.

8. Strong learning capability.

9. First class communication skills, with the ability to interact appropriately with all levels of the business.

10. Excellent writing, reading, oral and technical presentation skills.

11. Excellent computer literacy, including the ability to adapt quickly to new software, technology and similar.

The following qualification subjects and / or skills (or similar) are not essential to the role but are highly desirable:

1. QMS Auditor

2. Working knowledge of mechanical and / or hydraulic systems

3. Technical writing

4. Non Destructive Testing (NDT) qualifications, experience or knowledge

5. Welding qualifications, experience or knowledge

6. Process analysis

7. CAD

BENEFITS:

Full time employees regularly scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits. Benefits are available the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Our benefits package includes:

-Medical, Dental and Vision coverage

-Health Savings Account with employer contribution

-401k retirement savings plan with company match

-Complimentary Basic Term Life, AD&D, and Short Term Disability coverage

-Generous vacation, personal time and 10 paid holidays

-Voluntary Long Term Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness insurance

-Wellness and tuition reimbursement program

-Steel toe shoe reimbursement and safety glasses

-Employee referral program