Quality Technician

Alleguard•Monticello, AR

About The Position

Alleguard is seeking a Quality Technician to inspect, test, sort, sample, measure, and/or weigh raw materials and processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. The role uses precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment and supports product quality and the company’s Quality Management System. The position pays $18 USD per hour and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Flexibility is required because hours may change based on the production schedule. The role may involve periods of intense physical exertion in low- to high-temperature and humidity conditions, frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying of up to 50 pounds, and repeated standing, stooping, bending, and grasping. Alleguard describes itself as a dynamic, high-growth business with a collaborative, employee-centric culture intended to help employees develop skills and work toward professional goals. The hiring process typically takes about one week.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or High School Equivalence Certificate.
At least 2 years of employment experience in a quality inspection or management position, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
Ability to frequently and repeatedly stand, stoop, bend, and grasp.
Flexibility to accommodate schedule changes based on the production schedule.

Nice To Haves

Relevant supervisory experience may be substituted for the education requirement at the discretion of the hiring manager or Director of Quality.

Responsibilities

Discuss inspection results with responsible personnel and recommend corrective actions.
Coordinate First Part Approval procedures according to company or customer requirements.
Discard or quarantine products, materials, and equipment that do not meet specifications.
Monitor product quality and manage the process using the company’s Quality Management Software program.
Ensure measuring and testing equipment is properly calibrated.
Record and maintain complete, accurate inspection and test data, including measurements such as weights, temperatures, grades, moisture content, and quantities inspected.
Issue approved Quality Standards and work instructions before each production run.
Perform daily spot-check verification of item packaging and labeling configurations for conformance to Quality Standards.
Provide leadership to Quality department personnel, direct work activities, and follow up.
Assist with training Quality department personnel and, as applicable, employee training with the Plant Manager and/or Quality Supervisor.
Comply with legal environmental and safety requirements, policies, procedures, regulations, and instructions.
Support the quality management system in achieving its intended results and promote improvement.
Understand and control environmental aspects of the area, understand environmental impacts of work activities, and identify customer-specific environmental requirements.
Assist the Quality Supervisor in compiling and reporting quality data; communicate and coordinate quality standards and activities with customers and Quality Inspectors.
Perform other duties as assigned.