Quality Assurance
Job Posting for Quality Assurance at Gates Corporation
Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
The Quality Technician will be responsible for testing of incoming and processed materials against quality specifications, as well as providing specialized technical support to engineers and operations for final product characteristics. The Quality Technician may be required to complete verifications of process set-ups and changeovers, and assist in trouble-shooting production issues. He/she analyzes data collected through testing, comparing product data to specifications, and provides alerts to key personnel when trending or nonconformances are observed. Quality Technicians are required to work together, often on short notice, to fill in for absences, vacation, etc. on other shifts. This position is a critical part of Columbia plant's focus on meeting the needs of the customer. Plant metrics associated with the position are: cost of poor quality, customer incidents, defective PPM, and internal scrap.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs quality tests/inspections on products, materials, components, parts, etc. at various stages of the production process to ensure compliance with quality and reliability standards.
- Review and analyzes SPC charts
- Analyzes data and writes summaries to validate or show deviations from existing standards.
- Recommends modifications to existing, or suggest new, standards, methods and procedures.
- Other tasks or duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position functions as an individual contributor with no supervisory responsibilities.
ABOUT YOU
- Associates Degree in a technical/scientific field (math, computers, science engineering) with related experience.
- Prefer 3 years' experience in manufacturing, laboratory setting or quality assurance
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Ability to operate under limited supervision, independently determining approach to completing assignments.
- Ability to handle varied and moderately complex assignments
- Decision-making involves compiling and organizing information from a variety of sources and using judgment in applying internal guidelines and procedures
- May provide training, guidance and work direction for less senior technicians
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts and problem solving skills
- Ability to work successfully in a team environment
- Ability to follow standardized procedures
- Basic understanding of Statistical Process Control
- Working knowledge of Windows-based PC, and MS Office
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While in Manufacturing Plants or Distribution Centers, the environment in some areas could require safety PPE to include hearing protection, steel toed shoes, and safety glasses
Gates Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of gender, race, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or any other protected class defined by state or local law.
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