Summary of Responsibilities: Document, train, plan and execute test activities concerned with quality control. Test and inspect products at various stages of the production process, including First Articles, compile and evaluate data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review production schedules in order to plan for QC Lab Test work and testing requirements needed to support Manufacturing and Engineering
• Effectively communicate changes to procedures and/or intern reaction to customer complaints
• Implement product quality standards and process controls, including In-Process, Final and Stage II inspection and test, sampling and training procedures
• Assist in developing Test Procedures and Work Instructions
• Review and audit production process for conformance to quality standards, set up sheets and product specifications and standards
• Select products for tests at specified stages in production process: test products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and other visual characteristics
• Perform tests to ensure products meet specifications
• Confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards
• Record test data, applying statistical quality control procedures
• Evaluate data and write reports to verify or indicate deviations from existing standards
• Prepare graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis
• Calibrate equipment, prepare samples and validate production data, retain sample storage
• Assist in writing procedures as necessary
• Assist in development and implementation of QC Technician training programs, provide training
• Conduct testing and generate reports through the Certificate of Analysis process to customers
• Assist in projects relative to Customer complaints/investigations and continuous improvement
• Other duties as assigned

• Ability to use a computer; (e.g. manufacturing software, e-mail, Internet)
• Proficiency in Microsoft EXCEL, WORD, and Outlook
• Ability to follow documented procedures and standards and keep accurate records
• Excellent time-management skills; ability to perform multi-tasks in a fast- paced environment
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts including over-time to meet business needs
• Ability to read and interpret documents (e.g. safety rules, operating or procedure manuals
• Ability to write reports and correspondence, maintain records, inventories or other logs
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts; percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Ability to read a ruler and understand measurements in fractions and decimals
• Ability to travel between facilities or to customers; maintain a good driving record
• Ability to communicate effectively with workers, contractors, supervisors and leaders

Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED with some secondary education is preferred
• Driver’s license in good standing required

Experience:

• 1 to 3 years of experience in Quality Control function in manufacturing environment required

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee must:

• Be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Be able to push or pull heavy objects up to 250 pounds
• Be able to work 8 - 12 hours shifts
• Perform repetitive tasks
• Routinely stand, sit, hear, walk, and talk
• Reach, climb, bend, kneel, crouch, twist and balance; sometimes in awkward or tight spaces
• Have good close vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
• Meet SWM certification requirements to operate Power Industrial Trucks

PPE Requirements: Employees are required to wear Personal Protective Equipment including;

• Safety shoes (steel toe or composite toe)
• Safety Glasses
• Bump Caps
• Protective Gloves; when performing certain tasks
• Hearing Protection; when required
• Other personal protective equipment as required for certain tasks

Work Environment:  Conditions are that of a manufacturing environment.

• Air Temperatures can range from cold to hot
• Atmosphere may contain dust, fumes and odors
• May include mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive and radiation hazards

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.