Industrial Quality Assurance Specialist at ITC Manufacturing – Columbus, Ohio

SUMMARY

Supports production areas with quality issues and questions. Participates in external audits and leads supplier and internal plant audits. Maintains documentation on audit findings and is responsible for following up on corrective action plans and areas of non-conformance. Oversees the process for raw material and finished product specification updates and approvals.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Position requires most of the time to be spent on the production floor - 80%/20% floor/office time balance.
• Perform first article inspections at the setup of every new job.
• Perform routine quality checks on current jobs.
• Review production paperwork for accuracy and completeness.
• Document, investigate, and follow-up on corrective and preventive actions as required close out any non-conformance issues.
• Implement and conduct associate training on quality documents, processes, or standards.
• Daily tracking of scrap.
• Daily weld shear testing.
• Daily paint adhesion/thickness tests performed.
• Sorting in process or finished goods inventories as required.
• Dispositioning suspect/non-conforming product with non-conformance tags attached.
• Data entry as needed.
• Perform quarterly calibration of measuring equipment used throughout production.
• Support any other requested production or quality activity as needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Quality inspection, auditing and testing experience
• Product or industry-specific experience
• Analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Data collection and analysis
• Knowledge of tools, concepts, and methodologies of QA
• Competent in blueprints / drawings
• Proficient with measurement tools including calipers, micrometers, torque wrench and tape measure.
• Able to lift up to 60 pounds, bend, and work on your feet in a production environment.
• Comfortable working around large, automated machinery and computer-controlled systems.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and within a team.
• Strong attendance and punctuality required.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Strong math skills
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills - verbal and written
• Customer focused

An aptitude test is required for selected candidates.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (after 30-days of employment)
• Company-paid medical!
• Safety Shoe/Boots program annually
• 401k with Company Match
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Paid time off (vacation, sick and holiday pay)
• Overtime opportunities
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement