On behalf of our injection molding client, we are currently recruiting a Quality Technician to join their team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensuring quality requirements on the production floor are met
- Maintaining workflows in production by monitoring steps of the process; training production employees, correcting quality concerns and at all times ensuring the ongoing adherence to the policies and procedures outlined in the ISO9001:2015 AND IATF 16949 Quality System and encouraging continuous improvement
- Responsible for the quality of products in accordance with Company Quality Policy and Objectives
- Perform duties that reflect compliance to Company's Quality Management System (QMS) as recorded in the organization's Quality Manual
- Participate in PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans and Gauge R&R
- Demonstrate conformance to regulations recorded in supplied Employee Handbook
- Perform quality inspection duties (first/last off, in process inspections)
- Train new and existing employees
- Maintain all controlled document files and test records in a timely and accurate manner
- Visually inspect produced parts for defects and reports flaws immediately to management
- Measure and check fixtures, record data in spreadsheets. Perform data analysis to ensure accuracy of production requirements.
- Disposition nonconforming parts into appropriate container to prevent contamination of finished goods
- Detect and report machine malfunctions promptly to management and immediately notify Supervisor or Quality of all discrepancies to established quality checks (ie, sample boards, inspection instructions, Quality Alerts, etc.)
- Package and transports produced parts as needed
- Participate in team problem solving activities (ie, 8D's, communication meetings, etc.)
- Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures
- Resolve problems by analyzing data, investigate issues, identify solutions, recommend corrective action in accordance with continuous improvement initiatives
- Track and submits statistics on the cost of poor quality
- Track performance of layered audits (e.g. track number of audits completed)
- Troubleshoot equipment problems to ensure quality and efficiency
- Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 45 pounds
- Promote continuous improvement in all areas
- Other duties as assigned
- ISO9001:2015 AND IATF 16949 duties as required
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated working knowledge in PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan & Gauge R&R
- High School Diploma or Equivalent work experience at minimum
- 2 years prior work experience in plastics or automotive industry is an asset
- Manufacturing experience
- Supervision experience an asset
- Effective communication skills, verbal, and written
- Computer skills data analysis
- Ability to using various measurement techniques
- Strong prioritization skills Manual dexterity skills
- Good attention to detail
COMPENSATION:
- $23.00 - $28.00 / hour (depending on experience)
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.
