Quality Technician

Job Purpose

Responsible for conducting testing to ensure product complies with quality standards. QA Techs will follow work instructions as well as company and quality policies to perform their job in a timely and efficient manner. QA Techs will work with production and production supervisors to identify quality issues and to make sure only good product makes it to the customer.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Set up and perform multiple quality tests according to Control Plan, and Procedures

· Use measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, tape measure, calibration standards, gram weight scales and microscope

· Verify calibration of mechanical measurement tools

· Measure Samples accurately and timely

· Approve first good sample after production startup

· Enter statistical data and compile reports as necessary

· Ensure that scheduled inspections are performed timely and accurately

· Assist with updating work instructions

· 5S Quality lab and other areas of responsibility

· Work safely while handling and cutting glass

· Maintains the highest level of discretion and confidentiality

· Commit to continual improvement of the environment through SSA’s suggestion program, protecting the environment and improving our environmental performance by supporting our environmental management system’s targets and objectives.

· Comply with all federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations and relevant compliance obligations related to the environmental aspects of SSA.

· Comply with SSA’s Zero Emissions program.

· Agree to prevent injury incidents by observing established working rules, following the directions of managers/supervisors, practicing the principles taught in safety training and providing ideas so our safety management system is improved continuously.

· Comply with all federal, state, and local occupational health and safety laws, regulations and relevant compliance obligations related to the occupational health and safety aspects of SSA.

· Comply with all other relevant employment laws and regulations.

· Other duties as directed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma or GED,
• 1-3 years of manufacturing experience,
• Good organizational skills,
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, MS work and Outlook
• Able to calculate using the metric system
• Excellent problem-solving skills,
• Must be able to distinguish colors and shades
• Must be able to work independently

Working Conditions

Office – clean, climate-controlled office.

Production – clean, some areas require hearing protection; Extreme temperatures.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to distinguish color and shades

Standing Up to 2/3 of the time

Walking Up to 2/3 of the time

Sitting 2/3 of the time or more

Using hands to finger, handle or feel 2/3 of the time or more

Reaching with hands and arms Up to 1/3 of the time

Climbing or balancing None

Stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling Up to 1/3 of the time

Talking Up to 75%of the time

Hearing Up to 100% of the time

Tasting or smelling None

Lifting Up to 1/3 of the time

Frequency Up to 1/3 of the time

Weight Up to 30 lbs

Direct Reports:

N/A

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.25 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility

Work Location: In person