Quality Technician 1- Day Shift

Steffes•Dickinson, ND

About The Position

The Quality Technician completes inspections as defined by the Steffes Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure products meet internal and external requirements before release to customers. The role supports quality assurance, quality control, and improvement activities; maintains inspection and calibration records in the Steffes Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system; and communicates with customers, suppliers, coworkers, and management about product and process conformity. The technician also helps deliver quality training, supports audits, and contributes to the company’s strategic, quality, and safety objectives. The position requires working with manufacturing processes including fabrication, welding, assembly, and paint. It involves inspecting and measuring products and materials, handling tools and devices, and working in a manufacturing environment that may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions. The technician is expected to follow the Steffes QMS, standard work, safety procedures, policies, and Code of Conduct, while maintaining a collaborative and professional work atmosphere.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
Basic computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet use.
Effective oral and written communication skills and intermediate interpersonal skills.
Basic spelling and reading skills for instructional and technical information.
Basic and advanced math skills.
Self-driven, flexible, and adaptable, with the ability to manage time, priorities, and resources effectively, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Ability to walk, sit, or stand to a significant degree.
Ability to lift 70 pounds from floor to waist, carry 50 pounds, and push and/or pull up to 100 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders and/or stairs; stoop, crouch, kneel, and bend.
Ability to handle, feel, and grip objects for some activities.
Visual acuity sufficient to inspect completed work.
Ability to learn new tasks, remember processes, maintain focus, complete tasks independently, make timely decisions within a workflow, communicate with visitors, and complete tasks subject to speed or productivity quotas.
Ability to work in conditions that may be subject to internal and external environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

Become knowledgeable in critical manufacturing processes, including fabrication, welding, assembly, and paint.
Become knowledgeable about the Steffes Quality Management System (QMS).
Conduct first-article, final, and receiving inspections as required.
Read, understand, and communicate information related to customer drawings, tolerances, and specifications.
Use the Steffes Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to record inspection, nonconformance, and tool/device calibration data.
Conduct tool and device calibrations, including managing tools sent to third parties.
Manage requests submitted for tools and devices.
Deliver quality training to parties across the Steffes organization.
Measure and scan materials and parts under the direction of Quality Engineering.
Participate in quality assurance, quality control, and quality improvement projects.
Participate in customer, internal, and external quality audits.
Communicate cross-functionally and professionally regarding product and process conformity.
Maintain a positive, collaborative work atmosphere with customers, suppliers, coworkers, and management.
Help the company meet its strategic, quality, and safety objectives.
Follow job-specific training, standard work, processes, procedures, and EHS requirements; promptly notify a supervisor if work cannot be completed as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.