Quality Technician - 1st Shift (6AM - 2PM)

Welser Profile North America•Valley City, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician is responsible for ensuring product quality by performing inspections, coordinating with production teams, and addressing quality-related issues. This role involves using various measuring tools, maintaining documentation, and communicating effectively with internal teams and external customers. The technician will also be involved in investigating quality complaints and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Knowledge of testing and measurement methodology in relation to our products and practical application within scope of job.
Knowledge of and ability to monitor/troubleshoot SAP, ELO, and Microsoft products.
Strong data entry skills and computer literacy.
Strong organizational and problem-solving ability.
Attention to detail and accuracy of record keeping.
Ability to use various measuring tools including micrometers, calipers, pin gauges, and other hand tools.
Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Must work effectively in a team.
Ability to visually inspect parts and use of hands to use measuring gauges.
Hearing protection is required.

Nice To Haves

One year related quality experience in manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

Provide needed quality documents and coordinate closely with welding and production teams.
Perform first-article inspections and approve parts for production.
Assist production staff with quality-related questions and compare measurement results to ensure consistency.
Stay aware of quality conditions in assigned production areas and share concerns with the supervisor.
Identify quality issues early, work with teams to resolve them, and stop production if defective parts might be produced.
Determine if blocked parts can be released back into stock based on inspection results.
Maintain clear communication between inspectors during shift changes.
Meet with customers during simple product/profile approvals, document changes, and inform supervisors.
Share acceptance results quickly with production for smooth manufacturing.
Prepare requests for testing exceptions and send them to the sales team.
Stay up to date on testing and measurement tools.
Log and investigate internal and external quality complaints.
Run machines and equipment safely and efficiently.