Quality Technician - Temporary in Fridley, Minnesota at Certified Power

JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY:

A quality technician is responsible for assuring consistent production quality by developing and enforcing; manufacturing practices, lean processes, validating procedures, performing audits, handling system improvements & providing documentation. This position requires strong attention to details, while developing and following quality processes.

Contributes to a positive working culture, builds strong relationships, and lives out the values of integrity, collaboration, and accountability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with leadership on ISO9001:2015 certification initiatives, quality management systems, and continuous improvements. Assist in driving quality goals across the organization
• Work with leadership to develop testing methods to assure quality standards are met
• Test and inspect products to make sure they meet specified standards
• Track, compile, and report product failure during final assembly and test. Implement data-driven actions to improve production metrics
• Use NCR and RGA tracking mechanisms to determine root cause of failure and implement corrective action and controls
• Participate in Safety meetings and implement best practices

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

COMPETENCIES:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficiency in interpreting Engineering schematics and drawings.
• Manufacturing and machining experience
• Strong communication skills: QA technicians communicate with people throughout all levels of the organization, requiring clear direction to employees and concise reporting to managers.
• This position may require up to 10% domestic travel

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls.
• The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Office hours average 40 per week
• Work typically performed in an indoor office setting.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

• 10+ years of increasing complex roles in a production and manufacturing environment, with quality control implementation exposure.