Quality Technician

PLASCORE INC•Zeeland, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician is an individual contributor responsible for supporting product and process quality during product launch, on-going manufacturing operations, and at supplier sites as required. Actively evaluates production activities directly at the shop floor by observing and sampling products, and by conducting audits and product and process inspections. Works directly with business unit leadership, manufacturing supervision and operators to ensure product conformance, apply basic problem solving and quality improvement tools, and improve processes to reduce loss and waste; continuously assures that procedures, processes, and products are in compliance with Plascore standards, customer requirements, ANSI, ISO9000 (including developing and revising documentation) and similar international standards; also responsible for document control and retention.

Requirements

One to two years progressively more responsible experience.
Extensive technical or specialized knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired in the first two years of college, technical school, or business school.
Must be eligible to work on programs subject to ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations).

Responsibilities

Perform all duties and responsibilities of a Quality Assurance Tester as required.
Perform quality assurance testing of production run samples and pre-production validation samples.
Perform special testing for all Business Units as required, including aerospace qualification and first article testing.
Perform training of new laboratory and inspection personnel and cross train as necessary; maintain records as required.
Maintain and revise as necessary Quality Assurance testing documentation (QC Travelers, Inspection Sheets, Tracking Spreadsheets, etc.).
Facilitate the timely completion of Quality Documents.
Maintain and revise, as required, all test methods including those used for Instron mechanical testing.
Maintain and file records and retain material per Retention Matrix. Ensure records are complete and accurate.
As required, issue internal CAR based on observed trends, support Interim Action, Root Cause and Corrective Action, followed by Preventative action and implementation where applicable.
Support customer service for customer complaints using CAR processes.
Maintain quality and performance indicator reports including work order accuracy, scrap, non conforming material and customer complaints as required.
Support Customer satisfaction including Cost, Quality, and Delivery.
Participate in improving product, processes, equipment, and methods. Solicit product and process improvement ideas and report to supervision and management.
Handle internal and external questions in a prompt and professional manner.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment at all times.
Continually look to improve job efficiency and performance.
Perform all reasonably related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Bonus Programs
$1,200 Employee Referral Bonus - Paid in monthly increments.
Quarterly Bonus- based on business unit metrics
Health Benefits
Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision) with Flex Spending or Health Savings Accounts
Free high-deductible health plan for employee only coverage.
New Hires are eligible for health insurance benefits on day one!
Company provided short-term and long-term disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program- including legal & professional counseling services
Paid Time Off
Paid and unpaid vacation totaling 6 weeks (years of service determines paid portion)
8-week paid sabbatical for every 10 years of service
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(K) & Roth 401(K) 50% match up to 6% for all participating employees.
Educational Support
Tuition Reimbursement for job-related and certificate programs
Dependent scholarship to cover up to 100% of tuition cost for child dependents
Use of training grants like GoingPro to allow for professional development
Childcare Flex Spending Account for childcare
Tri-Share childcare program (2/3 of childcare costs covered)
Company Events
Annual company picnic
Annual golf outing
Annual holiday party
Other Perks
White-Caps baseball ticket raffles
Discounts available at: MVP Athletic Club, Stellantis, Bedslide, Enterprise rentals, RX Optical
Clean work environment
Smooth pace of work
Family owned and operated.
Security of work for an established, growing company that serves a diverse customer base.
Bi-Weekly Pay