Quality Control Technician I in Northlake, Texas at SCHLUTER SYSTEMS L.P.

Job Summary

The Quality Control Technician I (QC Tech I) will inspect, measure, test, and analyze various Schluter products and raw material components to verify that requirements are met. This may be done during incoming inspections, for validation of new products, or for investigations of complaints/nonconforming products in the lab or on the shop floor.

Primary Responsibilities

· Segregate nonconforming parts and material to prevent their use or distribution; then facilitate the disposition determined

· Perform stock inspections, as needed for complaints or other quality concerns

· Rework nonconforming parts when reasonably feasible, such as re-bagging, re-labeling, re-boxing, and cleaning parts

· Perform dimensional inspections utilizing precision measuring equipment to verify drawing specifications

· Perform finish quality inspections visually and/or verify acceptability with a spectrophotometer and gloss meter

· Release acceptable portion of shipments, the remainder of product not on the NCR, in the ERP system, where applicable

· Identify nonconforming parts and collaborate with Quality Engineers to create Nonconformance Reports (NCR), where necessary

· Verify a certificate of analysis is received with incoming raw materials from suppliers meet respective requirements

· Coordinate incoming shipment priorities for inspections with Receiving, including preliminary shipping damage inspections on trucks, and verifications of quantities and items, where needed

· Communicate quality concerns to Supervisors and Leadership

· Assist Inventory Control Team with various tasks as needed

· Assist Leadership with Work Instruction Creation, Documentation, and Audits

· Determine acceptability by verifying that test results meet the respective specifications/requirements

· Communicate acceptance status (accept/reject/QC Hold) of inspected goods to Material Handlers to streamline throughput of acceptable goods

· Record data and results accurately in specified forms (paper and electronic)

· Label, organize and track test parts

· Identify the acceptance status (accept/reject QC hold) of physical goods inspected accordingly

· Organize and store test data so it can be easily retrieved when needed

· Provide feedback on improvements for QC Test Procedures

· Assist Quality Team with various tasks as needed for projects or otherwise

· Represent Schluter Systems in a professional, positive, and courteous manner in all matters

Note: Not all DC locations have labs; quality lab maintenance is location dependent.

Quality Lab Maintenance:

· Ensure equipment is routinely calibrated, inspected, checked, maintained, and properly stored to ensure its accuracy and fitness for use in a collaboration with QC Tech III and Quality Engineers.

· Maintain general lab supplies; reorder supplies as needed.

· Research and make recommendations for new supplies, where needed.

· Manage inspection items and ensure they’re properly labeled and stored.

· Communicate quality concerns to Supervisors, Management, Engineers, or Operators.

· Assist with training new Technicians or other staff in need inspection training.

· Provide feedback on improvements for QC test methods and procedures.

· Assist with First Article Inspections (FAI) of new products and/or suppliers, as needed.

· Assist in identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities

Skills/Requirements:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Ability to distinguish between slight color and finish variations

· Ability to operate technical measuring equipment, such as electronic gauges, spectrophotometers, gloss meter, and optical comparators

· Computer skills and data entry preferred

· Good communicator verbally and in writing

· Ability to maintain Schluter quality standards

· Team player works well with others or can be productive working independently

· Detail oriented and well organized

· Available to work overtime as required

· Reliable with a good work ethic

· Ability to multitask and prioritize work loads

· Adaptable to changing priorities based on product demand or as needed

· 2 years’ experience within the Quality Assurance/Quality Control field, a plus

The duties and responsibilities described in the above job description is not a comprehensive list, additional job duties may be assigned to the employee and/or the scope of the job may change to meet business needs.

Company Benefits

· Paid Weekly

· Guaranteed Bi-Annual Bonuses

· Generous PTO

· 10 Paid Holidays

· Wellness Program (Earn up to an additional $600. Annually)

· Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD

· Flexible Spending Account

· Company Paid Life Insurance

· 401K / Company Match

· Annual Performance Review

· Employee Referral Program

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Schluter Systems is a family-owned and internationally renowned company that has been rapidly growing over the last 10 years. The Schluter brand is backed by a team of people working together to create a line of innovative products that provide solutions to the tile industry. We’re looking to build our team with individuals who like to think BIG, and want to be part of what makes our products-- extraordinary. We are a company that treats its employees, suppliers, and customers as long-term partners. Where success is built on a win-win philosophy and everyone should benefit.

"Profit is not the goal of the business. Profit is the consequence of a job well done" Werner Schluter, Founder

Come be a part of a Growing Company and help us paint the town ORANGE!!!

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