Quality Technician II

4334 S. 67th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68117 United States of America Why Oatey? Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, Oatey Canada, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo. At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter? - Position Summary Creates and maintains procedural and production documentation and administrative activities to maximize the use of human resources in the facility. Position Responsibilities Utilizing strong written communication skills, creates and maintains all Oatey procedural and production documentation while supporting and documenting changes to customer products as needed. Utilizes problem-solving skills to assist and support the Quality Department in identifying and implementing short and long term corrective actions. Researches problems as assigned and assists in developing solutions. Facilitate, assist with implementation, record keeping in compliance with ISO standards. Maintain good housekeeping in lab, office and storage areas. Maintain and keep organized all QA files and documentation for easy reference and ISO9001 documentation compliance. Provides support to the Operations Teams by generating reports and executing assigned data input and data collecting functions as required. Provide assigned administrative tasks and back up support to include functions and activities such as; Engineering Change Notice activities, filing, and data entry. Other duties as assigned. Knowledge and Experience Good written and verbal communication skills and organizational skills. Computer literacy with Microsoft office software. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Basic understanding of quality concepts including variation, process control and root cause analysis. Cooperative attitude toward co-workers and supervisors. Manage multiple priorities and generate results in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment. Ability to take initiative and interface with all levels of the organization. Demonstrated flexibility and creativity to think and react quickly to meet changing work demands. Accountability for performing to a calculated work standard and/or performance expectations. Lean manufacturing training and/or experience preferred. Five (5) years’ experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment preferred. Education and Certification High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in a business, engineering or scientific course of study preferred. Oatey Total Rewards Generous paid time off programs and paid company holidays to support flexibility and work-life balance Annual Discretionary Cash Profit Sharing Immediate eligibility and vesting in 401(k), including 100% company match, up to 5% of eligible compensation Market leading health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offerings for associates and qualified dependents Significant company contribution to Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Short-Term and Long-Term Disability income protection coverage at no cost to associates Paid Maternity and Paid Parental Leave Tuition reimbursement A strong set of complementary resources to support associate well-being, including resource groups, EAP, and dedicated mental health support. Equal Opportunity Employer The Oatey family of companies are an equal opportunity employer committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We recruit, employ, promote, and offer competitive pay for all jobs without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. WORKING AT OATEY We value our associates and provide opportunities for growth. Oatey is a collaborative, diverse workplace attracting the brightest minds and creative thinkers in our industry. We constantly challenge associates to come up with new ideas and reward them for their efforts. As a result, many of our associates choose to stay and build long term careers at Oatey. http://oatey.com/careers