The Quality Technician is primarily responsible for the inspection and compliance verification of incoming raw steel, plastics, and wood materials, in-process production, and finished goods. Secondarily, the Quality Technician is expected to participate in problem-solving activities, and the data input and presentation of inspection, audit, and testing results. The Quality Technician is responsible for helping to promote a healthy quality-focused culture throughout all Oliver Technologies facilities.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Perform incoming inspections of raw materials, using micrometers, calipers, coating thickness gauges and ultrasonic thickness gauges. Verify incoming material certification documentation for compliance with requirements and against drawing requirements.

· Perform process and product audits throughout the plant and distribution center, measuring and assessing key quality characteristics of the process(es).

· Write SOPs, Quality Alerts, and create visual aids to support the production floor and facilitate continuous improvement throughout Oliver Technologies facilities.

· Clear and efficient communication of quality problems as they arise to all affected internal customers.

· Perform product sorts as necessary of questionable raw materials, in-process production, finished production, and returned materials.

· Participate in regular product testing and validation, including the use of load cells, test jigs and fixtures.

· Perform data entry of daily quality metrics, audit results, ERP transactions, testing result data, and customer complaint tracking.

· Participate in root cause and problem-solving analysis functions, including but not limited to 5 Why, Fish Bone Diagrams, and Corrective Action Reports.

· Monitor and audit the performance of calibrated tools, jigs, and fixtures.

· Promote a safe and productive workplace.

· Abide by all Company polices including, but not limited to the following: Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Systems, Human Resources policies, and the Oliver Companies Employee Handbook

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are minimum requirements for the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Ability to solve problems and exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.

· PC proficiency, including Microsoft Word and particularly Microsoft Excel is strongly preferred.

· Familiarity with product sampling and sorting is strongly preferred.

· Familiarity with using micrometers, calipers, thickness gauges, load cells, and scales is ideal.

SKILLS:

· Must have good written and verbal communication skills, and have the ability to be approachable and tactful.

· Good organizational, time management, and planning skills.

· Demonstrated ability to maintain detail-oriented focus while balancing several simultaneous duties.

Oliver is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disabled/Vets – and a drug-free workplace

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Experience:

• Quality: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hohenwald, TN 38462: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person