Quality Lab Technician

Job Description

Quality Control Technician – This position is a quality control technician and is located in the Quality Control Inspection frame area.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Tasks and Work Activities

• Conduct routine inspection of in-process materials and finished goods.
• Perform visual inspections of finished products. Knowledge of all necessary quality documentation including specification and job paperwork.
• Documenting/Recording Information – Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form.

• Communicating with Supervisors or Peers – Providing information to supervisors or co-workers by telephone or in person.
• Other duties as assigned by management

Knowledge and Skills

• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• English Language – Demonstrates oral and written comprehension and expression of the English language.  Demonstrates reading comprehension with knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words; rules of composition, and grammar.
• Computers and Electronics – Knowledge of computer hardware and software, including but not limited to Microsoft Office
• Quality Control Analysis – Conducting tests and inspections of products or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Active listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Speaking – Talking to others to convey information effectively

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Indoors – This position is located in the Quality Control Inspection frame area.   There is a requirement to walk through the production plant to inspect looms at various times throughout the day
• The typical work day is a combination of sitting and standing for different periods of time
• Employee must be able to bend, stretch, and lift up to 50-75 lbs.
• Duration of a Typical Work Week – This position is a five (5) day work week consisting of eight   (8) hours per day. Monday to Friday 7am-3pm.

Work Styles

• Importance of Being Accurate – This job requires a high level of accuracy with an attention to details.  Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
• Integrity – Job requires being honest and ethical
• Cooperation – Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude
• Adaptability/Flexibility – Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
• Dependability – Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations
• Independence – Job requires developing the ability to get things done with little or no supervision.
• Initiative – Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges as assigned.
• Face-to-Face Discussions – This position requires face-to-face discussions with plant personnel.  
• Self-Control – Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Stress Tolerance – Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Wages

• Salary Ranges

Entry Level

Mid-Level

Senior Level