Quality Technician

STOW Group • Adairsville, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The warehouse of the future contains high-density, high-precision racking with automated pallet shuttles (like our atlas 1D ) instead of wide aisles that forklifts need to pass through. Our customers benefit from much better utilization of their warehouses (up to 70% more pallet storage than traditional rack!), maximized vertical space, improved accuracy in pallet selection, and minimized labor costs and product damage. Over the span of more than 40 years, we’ve grown into a company with 10 manufacturing facilities, 19 commercial offices, and the know-how of around 2000 employees serving customers in 40 countries. Early 2021, we opened our US Office and have already grown to around 50 people. It’s exciting times to be at stow!

The Quality Technician is responsible for improving awareness of Quality, Environment, and Safety (QSE) among all employees across the different production departments. The role supports the development of the Q&E system and ensures compliance with agreements, standards, and procedures at all levels and workstations.

Requirements

• Knowledge of quality control processes and inspection methods.
• Ability to read and interpret quality standards and procedures.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Nice To Haves

• Basic understanding of chemical processes and coatings (preferred).
• Analytical and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and ensure that all employees work safely and in accordance with stow QSHE standards.
• Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe, efficient, and quality-focused manner.
• Promote a Lean mindset and continuous improvement.
• Ensure that all activities and processes comply with QSHE standards, policies, work instructions, and local legislation.
• Quality control at each workstation (hanging/unhanging) per team and record it.
• Check the baths (degreasing/rinsing/KOH/titration) and make corrections if needed.
• Check S&M packages – “Quality Control.”
• Water half-test: smooth lines (adhesion). Mill parts for tensile testing (mother coil or slit coil).
• Check waste carts (properly sorted).
• Production control of NSTs (validation).
• Report (send to colleague and the Quality Department Manager).
• Check wastewater discharge.
• Clean the wastewater venturi.
• Inventory of the Q-zone compared with SAP.
• Calibrate smooth line measuring benches.
• Check weekend production.
• Verify the quality of finished products: warehouse and outside storage.
• “Scrap & rework” meeting.
• From each smooth line, place 1 sample in the salt spray test.
• Calibrate coating inspection devices (“Elco”).
• Check powder expiration dates.
• Record an oven temperature curve: each line.
• Over one week, check 2 trailers per team for correct loading.
• Check intermediate materials such as powders, coils, etc.
• Perform powder analyses (gloss / crosscut / MEK).
• Check supplier reference plates.
• Carry out in-depth internal audits according to a fixed audit plan.
• Perform internal audits of workstations.
• Negotiate and coordinate with the relevant departments and managers.
• Follow up on corrective actions.
• Perform load tests.
• Draft an internal complaint in case of non-conformities / NCRs.
• In case of non-conformities, pass on the necessary information to the Quality Administrator.
• Prepare an inventory of measuring tools → calibration.
• Assist with calibrations carried out by external companies: o Collect measuring devices. o Evaluate and communicate results. o Follow up on actions.
• Follow general safety instructions.
• Wearing and using PPE is mandatory (work clothing, high-visibility vest and/or jacket, safety shoes, safety knife).
• Report hazardous situations.
• Keep the quality office and the Q-Zone tidy and clean.
• Dispose of waste in the appropriate waste containers.

Benefits

• PTO, sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
• Medical (currently BlueCross BlueShield), Dental and Vision Insurance, including Family coverage, all currently 90% Company paid
• Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401K with employer match, currently 4%
• Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months
• Gross Salary

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed