Quality Technician

Alkegen•Buffalo, NY

19d

About The Position

The Quality Technician performs product sampling, inspection, and testing, and records results using designated forms and data collection systems. The role requires familiarity with the product line and the ability to use the computer software programs and databases needed for quality work. The technician operates and maintains test equipment; generates and dispositions nonconformance material reports (NCMRs); assists with incoming raw material, returned material, and PPAP part inspections; participates in gage studies; writes work instructions; and audits manufacturing processes and inspection results. The individual is expected to be a self-starter, communicate effectively, participate in department activities, and suggest continuous improvements. The position requires overtime to cover vacations and support the start-up of additional manufacturing processes. Participation in audits is required when they involve areas within the technician’s duties. All work must comply with company and plant rules and safety policies and practices. The role includes product testing for in-process and finished goods, quality data entry and management, testing of new products and experimental processes, and assistance with plant quality systems. The schedule is a 12-hour continuous shift, four days on and four days off, rotating between days and nights.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Prior experience in a manufacturing setting.
Computer expertise.
Basic math, language, and writing skills.
Willingness and ability to work a 12-hour continuous shift on a four-on/four-off schedule, rotating days and nights.
Ability to work overtime for shift coverage and the start-up of additional manufacturing processes.
Ability to communicate effectively, participate in department functions, and provide continuous-improvement suggestions.

Nice To Haves

AS/400 knowledge.
Familiarity with Unifrax products.
ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT).
SPC and statistical training.

Responsibilities

Perform product sampling, inspection, and testing, and document results.
Test in-process and finished goods.
Audit test results recorded by non-QA personnel.
Assist with PPAP data generation and gage study data generation.
Generate NCMRs and communicate their information to applicable personnel; disposition NCMRs.
Enter and manage hardcopy and electronic data, including using the Wonderware data system.
Respond to statistical trends when presented.
Collect data using new product testing methods and provide summaries and data on experimental tests.
Test incoming materials as needed and assist with incoming raw material, returned material, and PPAP part inspections.
Operate and maintain test equipment.
Assist in writing plant procedures and work instructions.
Audit processes and documentation as needed, including manufacturing processes and inspection results.
Work overtime to cover vacations and support the start-up of additional manufacturing processes.
Participate in audits involving areas within the technician’s job duties.
Perform work in compliance with company rules, plant rules, and safety policies and practices.