Quality Control Technician

SUMMARY

Inspects and verifies products at various stages of production process, and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Interprets engineering drawings and schematic diagrams, and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Selects products for inspection/verification at specified stages in production process; and inspects/verifies products for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, and mechanical, electrical, or chemical characteristics.
• Records inspection/verification data applying statistical quality control procedures.
• Evaluates data and writes reports to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Recommends modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Prepares graphs or charts of data or enters data into computer for analysis.
• Work with suppliers with defective material returns and corrective actions.
• Assists with addressing customer concerns and complaints to achieve systemic corrective actions as appropriate.                                                                                                               

QUALITY STANDARDS

• Ability to define and distinguish between quality standards, requirements, and specifications with the goal of meeting the customer’s specified requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and ensure requirements are appropriately applied to the method of manufacturing including inspection activities.
• Have a basic understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerance such as symbols, location, and profile.
• Ability to determine what measurement instruments are required for various inspection point functions such as receiving, in-process, final, source, first article, etc.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school education and 2-5 years related experience

REASONING ABILITY and MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to define and solve problems by utilizing various Root Cause Analysis tools (8D, fishbone, 5 Whys).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface periodically throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection.

For the most part, ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

Salary : $20 - $22