Quality Control Technican (Carthage, TN, US, 37030)

Summary of the Position

Key Deliverables

Works safely and supports safety within their team and across the organization.

Key Responsibilities/Essential Functions - 

• Timely completion of projects and reports
• Performs internal audits on processes and procedures
• Instrument calibrations and data accuracy
• Performs comprehensive quality assessments of products in all stages of the manufacturing process.
• Completes product assessments on a timely basis to ensure a smooth flow of material through the processes and into finished goods.
• Understands the various manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures.
• Trains operator to recognize acceptable vs. unacceptable physical characteristics of raw, in-process, and finished material per specification and customer requirements.  Works with manufacturing personnel to identify root causes of non-conformances.
• Understands any physical testing requirements for manufactured material. 
• Processes returns for manufactured and purchased products.  Investigates the root cause and take corrective action when necessary.  Ensures that all documentation is properly completed and routed to the appropriate personnel.
• Performs receipt inspection of raw material and notifies purchasers of manufacturing issues.  Then initiating a DMN and quarantines material
• Maintains computer database for CAR and calibration records

Key Deliverables (Continued)

Safety Training, Team Meetings & Lean concepts 

• Participates in safety and skill training and demonstrates a high regard for safety at all times
• Attends team meetings
• Utilizes lean tools: 6s, visual factory concepts in maintaining order, cleanliness, and a safe work environment
• Participate in all required skills training and educational courses
• Must be willing and able to wear required personal protective equipment while performing the job as required by the company

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Manufacturing experience preferred 
• Hands on Welding / Brazing experience preferred
• Selected candidate paygrade and job level will be determined based upon qualifications and experience 
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident 

Physical Requirements of Position

• Sitting or standing for a 10-hour work day as the job dictates, with occasional overtime
• Heavy or constant visual attention is required when performing the job
• Ability to lift 35 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds team lifting, raising or lowering an object from one level to another, including upward pulling
• Ability to handle job materials, sizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with the hands
• Heavy or constant visual attention is required when performing the job

Reasonable Accommodation

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.