Technician- Quality II USA (D Crew/PM Shift)

First Solar (US)•Gaffney, SC

7d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

First Solar reserves the right to offer you a role most applicable to your experience and skillset. This role provides Quality Assurance support to manufacturing departments by performing quality audits of standard work, work in process, finished products, and incoming parts. The position involves collecting and analyzing data for trends, process capability, and machine reliability. The technician will work with manufacturing supervisors and engineers to implement corrective actions, employee training, and scrap reduction.

Requirements

5 years’ or more experience in a manufacturing environment.
2 years’ experience working with an ISO Quality System; including Internal Audits, use of SPC techniques, and JMP Data Analytics.
2-year Technical Degree.
Detail oriented.
Self-motivated.
Proven problem-solving skills, including use of basic quality tools (Pareto analysis, SPC, gage R & R, etc.).
Experience with ISO 9001, including Internal Audit Procedures.
Experience using micrometers, gage blocks and microscopes.
Proven computer skills (Word and Excel required, Access a plus).
Proven communications skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience including ASQ Certification (CMI, CPT, CQA) desired.
4-year B.S. degree highly desired.

Responsibilities

Provide Quality Assurance support to manufacturing departments by performing quality audits of standard work, work in process, finished products, incoming parts, etc.
Collect and analyze data for trends, process capability and machine reliability.
Work with manufacturing supervisors and engineers to implement corrective actions, employee training and scrap reduction.
Complete assignments and projects as directed, with minimal supervision.
Inspect incoming materials and outgoing product and provides feedback to Engineering and Manufacturing for corrective and/or preventive action.
Maintain Quality Control Procedures and records per Company Policy and ISO Standards.
Complete internal audits per a defined schedule including a specified format for documentation of findings.
Train personnel on various quality programs.
Define and implement corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement activities.
Conduct effective communications levels and fosters team building.
Interface with other departments and supplier representatives.
Adhere to all safety procedures and good housekeeping standards.
Other duties as assigned.