Quality Technician

Kelvion Products•Catoosa, OK

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Kelvion, one of the leading global manufacturers of heat exchangers is seeking to hire a detail-oriented Quality Technician to work with our Quality Team at our Paducah, Kentucky location. The primary responsibility of the Quality Technician will be to perform incoming inspections to prevent non-conforming parts or materials from being used in the manufacturing process. In addition, this individual will assist in maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) for Kelvion. This will include process auditing, product quality objectives and other activities related to the manufacturing process.

Requirements

Good interpersonal skills and be a “Team” player.
Ability to deal with change and respond quickly to a fast-paced environment.
Perform duties in an assertive, hands-on manner, with good attention to detail.
Good time management skills.
Good analytical problem-solving skills.
Basic understanding of statistical concepts.
Fast learner with the ability to work with minimal supervision and cooperate in a team environment.
Ability to read prints and product drawings.
Ability to perform inspections using common measuring equipment and devices, such as gauges, micrometers, and other measure equipment.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent math skills and ability to process numbers quickly to produce charts.
Working knowledge of the Association of American Railroads (AAR) M-1003 standards.
Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Perform local deliveries to customer and pick-ups from local vendors
Initiate and maintains tool program
Assist in determining the room cause for quality problems
Assist in issuing corrective actions for non-conforming material
Audit internal processes for conformance
Perform inspections on manufactured products, works in process and finishing goods, to ensure procedures are being followed and the products meet the specified standards.
Initiate “Quality Alerts” when non-conformances are identified
Be able to perform continue improvement activities, such as Lean Manufacturing, 6S Kaizen events, workplace organization, etc.
Ensure inspection records and reports are kept in a timely manner
Build and retain local customer relationships for quality needs.
Help ensure that all our employees go home safely at the end of their working day.
Ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
Adhere to all quality requirements that are inside of the Quality Management system.
Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Operational Framework
Be part of & to promote Knoxville Standard of Excellence which incorporates high standard of ethical behavior, to promote a culture of honesty and integrity, and one team culture.
Follow government and corporate laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.