Inline Quality Assurance Tech

In 1897 C.C. Filson began outfitting prospectors headed for the Gold Rush with tools and apparel strong enough for the toughest spots on earth. More than 100 years later, Filson remains committed to providing pioneers of all fields around the world with unfailing goods made from the highest quality materials available.

Filson recognizes that it takes a world-class team to make a world-class product. As we build on the Filson legacy of American craftsmanship, we are looking for individuals who share our dedication to innovation, excellence, and superior customer service.

Inline Quality Assurance Tech

The position will work in our Seattle Manufacturing Facility conducting audits on products while they are on the production lines.

 
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review product verifying correctness by comparing to specifications and or a sample product according to AQL Audit Standards
• Measure Product to compare against measurement specification
• Keep and maintain audit details
• Interpret and understand AQL Audit Tables
• Communicate quality results and concerns to Manufacturing Manager
• Monitor factory orders as they move through the production process in order to initiate audits at key transition points
• Engage employees and/or supervisors during audit to learn their roles, duties, methodology, and instruction

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in luggage/garment manufacturing or inspections a plus
• Detail oriented
• Basic math skills
• Ability to use and read a tape measure
• Ability to read and understand product specification packet
• Demonstrate the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, learn new skills, and adapt quickly to changing needs of the department
• Demonstrate the ability to work alone and within a group setting
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office, Excel, and Word

• Ability to communicate and understand English -- Multi-Lingual in Cantonese, Vietnamese or Mandarin a plus

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met of any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform those essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Regularly to stand and walk around for 8 hour shifts
• Use hands and fingers to work, grasp and pinch
• Use computer, pack and unpack product
• Reach up, across, or down to retrieve products and supplies
• See, talk, and hear
• Ability to stand and walk all day long
• Occasionally required to move or lift up to 40 pounds
• Carry products throughout facility to workspace

Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to view small details within 2 feet to inspect quality of products.

Note:     This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive.  Employee may be required to perform other duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Filson is an equal opportunity employer.  We believe that every employee has the right to work in surroundings which are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination.  It is our policy that all decisions involving any aspect of the employment relationship will be made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, veteran and military status, genetic information, political ideology or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state or federal law.  Discrimina­tion and/or harassment based on any of those factors are totally incon­sistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated.

With regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, the company offers what the law refers to as "reasonable accommodation" to enable a person to perform his or her job.