Quality Control Technician

EVERIDGE•Greeneville, TN

10d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician will perform routine checks, tests, gaging, and instrument inspections of materials, goods in process, and finished goods. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES and TASKS: Performs assigned routine tests on materials, goods in process, or finished goods where results are compared with company quality standards. Reports results to line mechanic or supervisor who will make an analysis and take necessary action. Inspects visually for obvious defects. Performs detailed visual inspection when necessary to determine quality of product where limits are not clearly defined. Removes defectives and places acceptable product back on line. Notifies line mechanics or supervisor when inspection data exceeds acceptable limits or when major incidents of poor quality are noted. Records results on inspection forms or charts and reports number of defects found. Posts and maintains forms and charts of inspection data, quality levels, or special quality studies. Makes recommendation on disposition of questionable product to supervisor. May act as quality control department clerk, maintaining all quality records for the facility. May act as scrap collector, touring the facility and removing tested and product samples from Q C inspection stations.

Requirements

Dexterity and preciseness required to operate gauges and testing equipment.
High school or technical school education, or equivalent, with mathematics emphasis.
Considerable mental and visual effort.
Technical skills in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, assembly and production equipment
Quality orientation and attention to detail
Problem analysis and problem resolution
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to train employees
Computer experience preferred. Specifically in Microsoft word, Excel, Powerpoint.
Lean manufacturing experience
Ability to interpret blueprints and read a tape measure.
Ability to do simple percentage calculations and log data.
Ability to work on a PC as required.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Ability to stand for extended periods of time during a normal work day or specified work period.

Responsibilities

Performs assigned routine tests on materials, goods in process, or finished goods where results are compared with company quality standards.
Reports results to line mechanic or supervisor who will make an analysis and take necessary action.
Inspects visually for obvious defects.
Performs detailed visual inspection when necessary to determine quality of product where limits are not clearly defined.
Removes defectives and places acceptable product back on line.
Notifies line mechanics or supervisor when inspection data exceeds acceptable limits or when major incidents of poor quality are noted.
Records results on inspection forms or charts and reports number of defects found.
Posts and maintains forms and charts of inspection data, quality levels, or special quality studies.
Makes recommendation on disposition of questionable product to supervisor.
May act as quality control department clerk, maintaining all quality records for the facility.
May act as scrap collector, touring the facility and removing tested and product samples from Q C inspection stations.