Quality Technician I

CFS Brands LLC•Wausau, WI

112d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician I oversees quality systems and procedures to achieve quality production. The role standardizes procedures, inspects, tests, and audits products and processes, identifies quality risks, and supports compliance with quality standards. The technician also develops programs to train and guide employees in quality improvement and standardization. The position is located at Piper Products in Wausau, Wisconsin, in a manufacturing environment. The schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., plus overtime.

Requirements

Prior work experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma preferred.
At least 1 year of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control preferred.

Responsibilities

Inspect new products and changes to existing products and conduct tests to assure compliance with requirements.
Measure parts for compliance with blueprints and monitor, inspect, and audit production parts and assemblies as required.
Inspect stock related to customer complaints; identify product problems; conduct and document testing as specified by the Quality Assurance Engineer.
Document and communicate in-process and incoming rejections to supply chain, production, and management for corrective action on returned products or unacceptable parts and products.
Conduct site audits of suppliers’ processes and production to assure compliance.
Conduct test runs, monitor quality documentation, and follow up with QA management on necessary corrective actions.
Work with the Quality Assurance Engineer on new product testing and evaluations of changes to existing products.
Prepare and submit weekly activity reports to the Quality Assurance Manager or Quality Engineer.
Conduct incoming material and product audits based on established specifications.
Select products for testing at specified production stages, test qualities such as dimensions and performance, and document findings.
Conduct cycle and performance tests on component parts and assemblies.
Record test data and apply statistical process evaluation techniques where appropriate.
Coordinate incoming documentation for returned goods due to customer complaints; audit returned parts, recommend disposition based on specifications, and report rejections to the Quality Assurance Engineer.
Remain current on quality initiative programs and equipment.
Perform dimensional evaluation (PPAP) on components, final assemblies, new products, and revisions to existing products and components.
Perform related duties as directed.