Quality Control

Whirlpool•Fall River, MA

8d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Quality Control Technician. This role is for our Fall River, MA site. The role of the 1st Shift Quality Tech is to help solve quality problems on dryers by taking measurements, doing testing and effecting repairs. Additionally, will assist in certifying materials or machines to reduce the End of line (EOL) testing and field failures. Areas can be main line or medium large assembly or fabrication as required by the problems. Tasks will vary day by day based on the needs of Quality and production. Flexibility in work hours as needed. Reports to Metrology/Fabrication Engineer. Pay Rate $27.05 an hour

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED
6+months of experience doing manufacturing quality inspections and running tests.
Lift 40+ pounds

Nice To Haves

Attention to detail.
Ability to operate complicated equipment safely including electrical and gas hookups.
Self motivated and able to work on their own.

Responsibilities

Working with test booth operators to understand and aid in the problems
Understanding of the EOL inspections and helping to improve in line inspection to reduce failures at EOL and in the field.
Inspecting and taking measurements on dryers in the line
Performing inspections of materials required to run the next day (in line, fabrication, incoming material from suppliers).
Performing repairs or some assembly operations on the Line to stage the line for success the next day.
Run dryers through the Main Line Customer Assurance Lab (CAL) test as required when it is installed.
Performing process audits as required on the off shift.
Will need to have the ability to plan and perform work and the making of decisions involving the use of considerable judgment and initiative.
Lead problem solving using World Class Manufacturing (WCM) tools.
Learn new skills as needed
Follow all Whirlpool Safety policies when working in the plant.
Will add, subtract, divide and multiply decimals and fractions, use measuring devices, read simple drawings, and interpret production schedules and inspection reports.
Will be lifting parts and doing assembly operations in a safe manner.
Support cost and quality projects by providing data and evaluation.
Evaluate parts and products for Non-conformances
Report issues with accuracy of BOMs
Track/Understand CN's
Understand and support the APQP and QMS process as needed.
Communicate directly with suppliers & operations concerning APQP issues
Perform fit / function evaluations
Uses all designated safety equipment, observes all safety rules, and follows recognized rules of safe practice. Performs duties of a similar or lesser skill to facilitate the flow of work in the department.