Quality Specialist 2nd & 3rd Shift

STOW Group•Adairsville, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Specialist is responsible for improving awareness of Quality, Environment, and Safety (QSE) among all employees across the different production departments. The role supports the development of the Q&E system and ensures compliance with agreements, standards, and procedures at all levels and workstations.

Requirements

5+ years of quality control or manufacturing inspection experience required
Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
Ability to read and interpret measurements using calipers, micrometers, height gauges and related quality instruments
Knowledge of quality control processes and inspection methods
Strong independent decision-making skills with the ability to halt or stop production lines immediately when parts fail to meet quality standards
Analytical and reporting skills with basic data entry skills for logging quality metrics
Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
Good communication and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

welding/metal fabrication knowledge preferred
Basic understanding of chemical processes and coatings (preferred)

Responsibilities

Motivate and ensure that all employees work safely and in accordance with stow QSHE standards.
Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe, efficient, and quality-focused manner.
Promote a Lean mindset and continuous improvement.
Ensure that all activities and processes comply with QSHE standards, policies, work instructions, and local legislation.
Quality control at each workstation (hanging/unhanging) per team and record it
Check the baths (degreasing/rinsing/KOH/titration) and make corrections if needed
Check S&M packages – “Quality Control.”
Water half-test: smooth lines (adhesion)
Mill parts for tensile testing (mother coil or slit coil)
Check waste carts (properly sorted)
Production control of NSTs (validation)
Report (send to colleague and the Quality Department Manager)
Check wastewater discharge
Clean the wastewater venturi
Inventory of the Q-zone compared with SAP
Calibrate smooth line measuring benches
Check weekend production
Verify the quality of finished products: warehouse and outside storage
“Scrap & rework” meeting
From each smooth line, place 1 sample in the salt spray test
Calibrate coating inspection devices (“Elco”)
Check powder expiration dates
Record an oven temperature curve: each line
Over one week, check 2 trailers per team for correct loading
Check intermediate materials such as powders, coils, etc.
Perform powder analyses (gloss / crosscut / MEK)
Check supplier reference plates
Carry out in-depth internal audits according to a fixed audit plan
Perform internal audits of workstations
Negotiate and coordinate with the relevant departments and managers
Follow up on corrective actions
Monitoring controls in case of non-conformities
Perform load tests
Draft an internal complaint in case of non-conformities / NCRs
In case of non-conformities, pass on the necessary information to the Quality Administrator
Prepare an inventory of measuring tools → calibration
Assist with calibrations carried out by external companies: Collect measuring devices. Evaluate and communicate results. Follow up on actions.
Assistance with medical examinations
Follow general safety instructions
Wearing and using PPE is mandatory (work clothing, high-visibility vest and/or jacket, safety shoes, safety knife)
Report hazardous situations
Maintain work area order and cleanliness
Keep the quality office and the Q-Zone tidy and clean
Dispose of waste in the appropriate waste containers