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QC Technician 1st Shift
Vinylmax Windows is hiring a QC Technician to join the Vinylmax team. If you're a passionate self-starter, with an eye for Quality, Vinylmax is a perfect place to grow your career. Apply today!
Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM Friday OT as needed by the business.
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive Weekly Pay: Full Time - Pay: $17
- Health/Vision/Dental/Life/Short Term Disability
- 6 Paid Holidays Off
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401K & 401K Match
- Employee Referral Program: $500 for each employee referred!
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain inspection reports, documenting results and any non-conformities observed.
- Collaborate with production teams to address quality issues promptly, recommending corrective actions and implementing solutions.
- Assist in developing and implementing quality control procedures to optimize manufacturing processes.
- Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Provide training and support to production personnel on quality-related topics.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, as well as company standards.
- Maintain calibration of Quality Control equipment.
- Perform inspections across all stages of production.
- Prepare and maintain test data for review.
- Evaluate data, draft reports, and identify areas for quality control improvement.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree, high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- Solid understanding of test equipment, or ability to learn.
- Proficient in basic math, writing, and reading skills.
- Strong working knowledge of mathematical concepts including fractions, ratios, and proportions.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and precision.
- Strong understanding of quality control principles, inspection techniques, and statistical methods.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
Continuous Improvement Qualifications:
- Experience with Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, or 5S.
- Certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma
- Proven track record of leading or participating in CI projects that resulted in measurable improvements.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement effective solutions.
- Ability to facilitate CI workshops and training sessions for team members.
- Proficiency in using CI tools data analysis and process mapping.
- Familiarity with value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and waste reduction techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to drive cultural change towards a continuous improvement mindset across the organization.
- Knowledge of project management principles and the ability to manage multiple CI initiatives simultaneously.
- Experience with benchmarking and best practice sharing within the industry.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically about long-term process improvements.
- Ability to track and report on CI metrics and performance indicators.
Skills
- Must be able to understand English and carry out basic instructions while performing manual production related tasks.
- Must be able to successfully use basic, math, writing, and reading skills necessary to complete the required paperwork and projects.
Work Environment and PPE
- Safety glasses are always required on the plant floor. Additional personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hearing protection, cut-resistant gloves, cut-resistant sleeves, etc. may also be necessary depending on the task.
- Must be able to stand and walk for a majority of the shift (on the production floor)
- Ability to lift and hold a minimum of 50lbs at a time
Labor Law Posters for Applicants:
Vinylmax is committed to providing up-to-date information from the Department of Labor to our applicants for employment. Here, you will find links to the current information regarding Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
A criminal background check is required for all positions, upon offer of employment.
We are a drug-free workplace.
Salary : $17