Quality Control Technician

SUR-SEAL LLC•Grand Rapids, MI

16d•$20 - $22

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school education
2-5 years related experience
Ability to define and solve problems by utilizing various Root Cause Analysis tools (8D, fishbone, 5 Whys)

Responsibilities

Inspects and verifies products at various stages of production process
Compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products
Performs other related duties as assigned
Interprets engineering drawings and schematic diagrams
Confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards
Selects products for inspection/verification at specified stages in production process
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
Works with suppliers with defective material returns and corrective actions
Assists with addressing customer concerns and complaints to achieve systemic corrective actions as appropriate
Define and distinguish between quality standards, requirements, and specifications with the goal of meeting the customer’s specified requirements
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
Determine what measurement instruments are required for various inspection point functions such as receiving, in-process, final, source, first article, etc.