Quality Technician

Tigre USA Inc•Janesville, WI

12h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a detail-oriented Quality Technician to oversee the quality assurance processes at our manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality control, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to ensure all products meet our high standards of quality and compliance. This role involves supervising a team, conducting regular inspections, and collaborating with other departments to maintain and improve product quality.

Requirements

A high-school diploma or GED is required
Basic proficiency with MS Office applications, MS Word and MS Excel preferred
Ability to work without direct supervision and the work ethic to consistently complete tasks in a timely manner
Basic knowledge of quality terms, definitions and concepts
Understands basic statistical terms and techniques, how to plot data and how to recognize out-of-control conditions when required
Basic understanding of Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) and the team concept for continuous improvement
Significant experience with various types of measurement and measurement terminology
Must be able to select the appropriate measuring tools and techniques
Ability to identify/recognize inspection errors and initiate resolution
Understand the concept of calibration and/or experience with gauge R&R
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and know definitions of critical, major and minor characteristics
Ability to use inspection planning tools and perform a product audit; determine the sample size for lots; pull random samples
Knowledge of general testing methods is required
Ability to identify and report nonconforming material
Understand traceability (product, material and calibration).
Strong knowledge of basic mathematical operations and performing measurement conversions; excellent cognitive skills, excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Nice To Haves

knowledge of testing methods within injection molding or NSF/ASTM standards is preferred

Responsibilities

Perform hourly quality audits, first piece inspection for production runs
Enforce and follow all quality system policies and procedures
Document all audit findings and communicate any non-conformances immediately to appropriate staff
Read blueprints and interpret complex 2D drawings
Read geometric dimensions and tolerance characteristics and symbols based on ANSI/ASME practices
Verify all measuring equipment meets calibration standards and notify the Lead Quality Technician of any equipment requiring calibration
Provide basic quality training to machine operators and other production personnel to ensure that inspection activities comply with the relevant requirements of the quality management system
Assist senior management and the Lead Quality Technician with quality issues identified by customers; lead initiatives in corrective/ preventative action programs
Work with manufacturing staff to solve quality-related problems
Participate in all continuous improvement efforts in all aspects of quality
Perform incoming inspection of materials and components as needed
Follow company policies as outlined in the employee handbook
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job
Other duties as assigned