Quality Technician

General Position Overview

The position supports the Quality team with day-to-day activities involving manufacturing and issues related to our customers and suppliers. The Quality Technician must:

be able to work as part of a team without disruptions

be able to interact with all types of people in a professional and respectful manner

be able to follow work instructions to ensure quality products and processes

be adapted to a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Essential Job Functions

Demonstrates SoundOff Signal’s core values in daily interactions with internal and external customers

Inspection:

Inspect incoming components per drawings

·       Communicate non-conforming issues

·       Inspect products and components in production for supplier issues / chargebacks / warranty data

·       Maintain inspection data

Review and process scrap

Maintain inventory accuracy for QC locations

Perform MFG audits as trained

Assist with creating & maintaining documents

Support Quality Team activities with product launch, pilots and process development.

Actively participate in problem solving and Quality improvements throughout the organization

Support manufacturing requirements, including assembly and test, when assigned

Able to perform job consistently without excessive absenteeism and tardiness

Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

 Associate’s degree preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience in a related field with a minimum of 2 years administrative experience

Manufacturing experience helpful

Quality team experience helpful

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient use and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Problem-solving skills

Basic understanding of blueprints/drawings and dimensions and measuring tools (calipers, meters, microscopes, etc.)

Active Listening – giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate

Reading Comprehension – understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Use of an ERP system beneficial

Demonstrated ability to understand and follow SoundOff work instructions

Working toward joining Internal Audit team (requires training)

Able to work varied hours to accommodate company and team needs

Physical Requirements

Able to lift up to 35 lbs.

Able to stand, sit, walk, bend, twist, rotate, and/or reach throughout an entire shift.

Must be able to accurately handle and assemble small parts.  

Working Conditions

Light manufacturing environment

Fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Low noise level in a temperature-controlled setting

Required to work shift hours (as determined to support the team) with occasional overtime