Quality Control Technician (3rd Shift)

Emerson•Marshalltown, IA

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician produces products in accordance with Fisher Quality Standards and supports continuous improvement in a profitable, effective, and safety-conscious operation that satisfies customers. The role works toward goals covering safety, delivery, quality, operating costs, and training; maintains a safe, clean, orderly work environment; and helps prevent non-conforming products and costs. The technician troubleshoots product and manufacturing-process issues, drawing on resources such as Engineering, Inventory Control, Purchasing, and Marketing as needed. The position also includes cross-training on other production and support jobs, maintaining required certifications and qualifications under FMP2J1, and performing other assignments as directed to support efficient operations. The listed title indicates a third-shift role.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend procedures and processing documentation.
Ability to write legibly when completing required documentation.
Ability to perform average calculations and interpret part drawings.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of proper measurement techniques and sequences, and working knowledge of reading and interpreting Geometrically Dimensioned Drawings (GD&T).
Experience performing inspection methods.
Solid computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and Microsoft Outlook.
Strong attention to detail and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Accomplish goals addressing safety, delivery, quality, cost of operations, and training.
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment in accordance with company policies.
Produce quality products and eliminate the cost of non-conformance.
Improve performance by implementing lean initiatives, including waste elimination, kanbans, pull production, continuous flow, 6-S, and TPM.
Troubleshoot product and manufacturing-process problems and resolve them as needed, using resources such as Engineering, Inventory Control, Purchasing, and Marketing.
Cross-train on other jobs to prevent interruptions in production flow, including machining, assembly, deburring, stockroom, trucking, and inspection.
Obtain and maintain required certifications, including qualification and testing in accordance with FMP2J1.
Perform other assignments as needed to maintain efficient operations or as directed by supervisory personnel.