Race Winning Brands
Technician, Quality I
Race Winning Brands, Mentor, Ohio, United States, 44060
Mentor, OH location has an immediate opening for M-F 2nd Shift
Quality Technician I is a professional that is responsible for ensuring that RWB products meet the established quality standards and specifications. The Quality Technician I shall perform inspections, tests, and measurements on finished product, materials, or components to ensure that they meet the required quality specifications. They are also responsible for identifying and addressing quality issues, as well as helping to implement corrective actions. The Quality Technician I shall work closely with other members of the quality team to ensure that the quality standards are met throughout the production process. They shall also maintain records of quality control data and prepare reports and records for management. The Quality Technician I, should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Experience in machining and relevant quality inspection experience is a plus for this role. The Quality Technician I is also a team representative and shall contribute to help satisfy achievement of plant KPI's and the ISO goals of 'Customer Satisfaction' and 'Continual Improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Quality
•Perform part visual and/or mechanical inspections on components, materials, and in-process or finished product so as to meet RWB standards and specifications.
•Record inspection test results as required
•Approve finished product inspections for shipment
•Perform inspections using various inspection tools (micrometers, height stands, pin gages, bore gages, calipers, air gage, ...)
•Encourage and enforce cleanliness on the part of the quality team and ensure safe working conditions
•Help to maintain documentation and inspection records for the purpose of auditing in accordance with ISO requirements
•Perform random sample inspections on in-process or shelf stock products
•Engage in quality calibrations and internal audits
•Ensure measuring equipment are functioning properly and signaling for repairs when equipment is discovered to be faulty
•Work with the management and production managers to ensure that only quality products are produced
•Routinely help to check and update quality control policies, procedures, and work instructions
•Work as a team under the leadership of the quality control supervisor
•Help perform inspection analysis and disposition to customers' complaints and feedbacks
•Routinely remove non-conforming products that are discovered during the production or inspection processes
•Create reports for submittal to the Quality Manager/Supervisor
•Assist in the development of inspection procedures
•Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance quality processes or products
Processes
•Improve productivity and decrease quality issues using lean manufacturing tools including but not limited to:
o 6S Principles
o Root cause analysis of problems and help identify appropriate solutions by using the 4D/8D model approach
•Help create work instructions from current and new process
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
PM21
Requirements
Education:
High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Experience:
•Minimum of 3 years of inspection and/or manufacturing environment experience
•Minimum of 2 years of ISO experience preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Certified Quality Technician or Inspector is a plus
Computer Skills:
Ability to use Excel, Word, and Access effectively
Communication Skills:
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Must be able to communicate well with all levels of the manufacturing plant and office
Other Skills (Technical, or Other special knowledge and abilities)
•Thorough knowledge and ability to use mechanical inspection tools (micrometers, height stand, bore gage, pin gages, calipers, profilometers, hardness testers, air gage, ...)
•Knowledge of ISO 9001 is a plus
•Operation of other measuring equipment (CMM, Mahr Roundness) is a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
2. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
3. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate with occasional loud noise when in the shop area.
4. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
5. Personal protective equipment is required including but not limited to gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection.
Quality Technician I is a professional that is responsible for ensuring that RWB products meet the established quality standards and specifications. The Quality Technician I shall perform inspections, tests, and measurements on finished product, materials, or components to ensure that they meet the required quality specifications. They are also responsible for identifying and addressing quality issues, as well as helping to implement corrective actions. The Quality Technician I shall work closely with other members of the quality team to ensure that the quality standards are met throughout the production process. They shall also maintain records of quality control data and prepare reports and records for management. The Quality Technician I, should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Experience in machining and relevant quality inspection experience is a plus for this role. The Quality Technician I is also a team representative and shall contribute to help satisfy achievement of plant KPI's and the ISO goals of 'Customer Satisfaction' and 'Continual Improvement.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Quality
•Perform part visual and/or mechanical inspections on components, materials, and in-process or finished product so as to meet RWB standards and specifications.
•Record inspection test results as required
•Approve finished product inspections for shipment
•Perform inspections using various inspection tools (micrometers, height stands, pin gages, bore gages, calipers, air gage, ...)
•Encourage and enforce cleanliness on the part of the quality team and ensure safe working conditions
•Help to maintain documentation and inspection records for the purpose of auditing in accordance with ISO requirements
•Perform random sample inspections on in-process or shelf stock products
•Engage in quality calibrations and internal audits
•Ensure measuring equipment are functioning properly and signaling for repairs when equipment is discovered to be faulty
•Work with the management and production managers to ensure that only quality products are produced
•Routinely help to check and update quality control policies, procedures, and work instructions
•Work as a team under the leadership of the quality control supervisor
•Help perform inspection analysis and disposition to customers' complaints and feedbacks
•Routinely remove non-conforming products that are discovered during the production or inspection processes
•Create reports for submittal to the Quality Manager/Supervisor
•Assist in the development of inspection procedures
•Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance quality processes or products
Processes
•Improve productivity and decrease quality issues using lean manufacturing tools including but not limited to:
o 6S Principles
o Root cause analysis of problems and help identify appropriate solutions by using the 4D/8D model approach
•Help create work instructions from current and new process
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
PM21
Requirements
Education:
High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Experience:
•Minimum of 3 years of inspection and/or manufacturing environment experience
•Minimum of 2 years of ISO experience preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Certified Quality Technician or Inspector is a plus
Computer Skills:
Ability to use Excel, Word, and Access effectively
Communication Skills:
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written). Must be able to communicate well with all levels of the manufacturing plant and office
Other Skills (Technical, or Other special knowledge and abilities)
•Thorough knowledge and ability to use mechanical inspection tools (micrometers, height stand, bore gage, pin gages, calipers, profilometers, hardness testers, air gage, ...)
•Knowledge of ISO 9001 is a plus
•Operation of other measuring equipment (CMM, Mahr Roundness) is a plus
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
2. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
3. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate with occasional loud noise when in the shop area.
4. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
5. Personal protective equipment is required including but not limited to gloves, safety glasses, and hearing protection.