Quality Technician in Canton, South Dakota at Adams Thermal Systems

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Department: Quality

Shift: 1st Shift

Job Level: Level 2-3

Reports To: Quality Supervisor

Job Summary:

Responsible for initiating, auditing, supporting and assisting in Quality Assurance Systems and activities within ATS, our customers and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and aids in the Establishment of Quality and Reliability Standards by study product and customer requirements with production operators, technicians, and engineers.
• Assists in problem solving activities using established methods including 5-why and other root cause analysis methods and 8D.
• Maintains and aids in the Establishment of Raw Material Standards by studying manufacturing and engineering requirements.
• Maintains In-Process Product Condition by studying manufacturing methods; devising testing and inspection methods; conducting inspections and physical tests; creating of control plans and visual aids; training of operations personnel; auditing for conformance.
• Prepares Product and Process Quality Reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintains and aids in the Establishment of Quality Assurance Operations and Systems by writing, assisting, and following quality assurance policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Prepares and Presents Data by developing computer databases; analyzing and interpretation of data; application of statistical techniques.
• Maintains Professional and Technical Knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing technical publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Maintains Safe Environment by complying with ATS safety policies; identifying potential safety non-conformances; complying with housekeeping goals.
• Contributes to Team Effort by participation in Project Teams and accomplishing related results as needed.

Required Skill and Characteristics

• Associates degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in problem solving methods.
• Interact with co-workers in a positive and constructive manner.
• Basic typing and/or computer skills.
• Willingness to work “flex” hours when required.

Preferred Skills and Characteristics

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and seminars.

Associates applying to Internal Job Postings must meet the following requirements:

• No documented unsafe act occurrences
• Minimum 6 months ATS employment (unless approved by management)
• No documented failure to applicable work instructions
• Demonstrated knowledge and compliance of all ATS practices/procedures
• Demonstrated compliance to attendance standards

Internal Applications available from the HR Office