Quality Assurance Technician

IPL Schoeller • Goodyear, AZ

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About The Position

As a Quality Assurance Technician at IPL you will:
1 Inspect and release incoming raw materials. May perform visual inspection and/or physical properties testing, evaluate results, record information and report on the materials to determine product release approval status.
2 Perform first article inspections, in‐process and final inspections using inspection and testing equipment.
3 Communicate product quality problems. Troubleshoot product quality problems in coordination with other departments.
4 Perform all job functions in accordance with company procedures and work instructions.
5 Complete quality documentation and records data into logs and databases.
6 Handle and disposition non-conforming products and materials detected within the facility in accordance with company procedures and work instructions.
7 Participate in an internal audit team and supplier development audits. Initiates preventive and corrective actions when necessary.
8 Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
9 Sets up and perform tests on materials or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.
10 When required, applies statistical process control to monitor and control a process. Enters data into computer databases for analysis and/or preparation of data charts and graphs.
11 Represent the quality assurance department in daily operations meetings
12 Train production personnel on new/revised product quality standards.
13 When required, conduct Quality Systems and/or Product assessments at sub-contractor and/or Supplier site(s).
14 Keep own and adjacent work area clean.
15 Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the Quality Supervisor or Manager.

Requirements

• MINIMUM EDUCATION: High school or equivalent; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills including MS Word and MS Excel.
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Prior experience in quality inspection and/or manufacturing desired.

Nice To Haves

• PREFERRED EDUCATION: Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
• REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: ASQ Certified Quality Technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and release incoming raw materials.
• Perform first article inspections, in‐process and final inspections using inspection and testing equipment.
• Communicate product quality problems.
• Perform all job functions in accordance with company procedures and work instructions.
• Complete quality documentation and records data into logs and databases.
• Handle and disposition non-conforming products and materials detected within the facility in accordance with company procedures and work instructions.
• Participate in an internal audit team and supplier development audits.
• Recommend modifications of existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capability.
• Sets up and perform tests on materials or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.
• When required, applies statistical process control to monitor and control a process.
• Represent the quality assurance department in daily operations meetings
• Train production personnel on new/revised product quality standards.
• When required, conduct Quality Systems and/or Product assessments at sub-contractor and/or Supplier site(s).
• Keep own and adjacent work area clean.
• Other related job tasks or responsibilities as assigned by the Quality Supervisor or Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees