Value Added Distributors, LLC is looking for an ambitious and dedicated individual for the role of a Quality Control Technician to join our team at our Rockford, IL location. This is an excellent opportunity to begin or build your career, developing leadership skills and gaining experience in a Quality Control department. Hurry and apply now to work at this family-oriented company!

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm (Day Shift)

Company Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with employer matching, Vacation Pay, Holiday Pay, Funeral Leave Pay, Life Security, and more.

For 25 years, Value Added Distributors and our family of companies has been a leading provider of hydraulic components in the industrial marketplace. Headquartered in Wisconsin, we take pride in our midwestern work ethic and our team of employees, providing outstanding products and unparalleled service to our valued customers. Operating in eight states with eighteen locations throughout the mid-western, southern, and eastern United States, we utilize state of the art equipment and employ the newest techniques allowing us to offer advancement opportunities in a continually growing OEM landscape.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities of the Quality Control Technician:

The position reports to the Corporate Quality Manager and is responsible for performing both routine and project activities while also serving as a resource for matters related to product conformity and customer expectations.

• Solve flaws in production processes (i.e. product inspection/evaluations, nonconforming product inventory control, operation capabilities, quality processes).
• Maintain non-conformance and inspection/evaluations.
• Perform time studies/capability studies.
• Perform metrology using the following gauges: tape measure, caliper, ring gauge, thread gauge.
• Upon training completion, perform cleanliness tests on sample hoses to maintain inter-company data on hose cleanliness performance.
• Audit ISIR Forms/COC.
• Keep organized with multiple customer demands with the ability to change priorities suddenly, while keeping track of current priorities.
• Administer company quality policies and procedures.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Support sales and work directly with suppliers to ensure customer demand is met.
• Travel is required. Minimum expected average travel of one day each week within an approx. 5-hour radius of the primary location.

Qualifications and Personal Attributes of the Quality Control Technician:

• Associate's Degree or 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with A3, 8D, RCA, DMAIC, PDCA problem solving techniques.
• Demonstrated understanding of ISO 9001:2015
• Demonstrated experience working with PPAP / SPC processes. Theory of APQP is also a plus.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience preferred.
• Proficiency of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of flow and control plans and FMEA flow chart
• Ability to effectively communicate to top management, vendors, customers and other employees of the organization.
• Solid judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Excellent customer communication.
• Sense of urgency in fast paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Essential Physical / Mental Requirements of the Quality Control Technician:

• Interacting with employees, suppliers, or customers to meet position and business requirements.
• A majority of the time is spent working in an office environment with regular coordination of activities in a production facility.
• Lifting and/or carrying objects of 20-50 pounds.
• Using a keyboard to enter, retrieve or transform words or data.

Rockford Location Street Address: 1595 NORTHROCK CT Rockford, IL 61103

Company Website: https://vadtek.com/