AFL
Quality Assurance I - ACA 1st Shift
AFL, Duncan, South Carolina, United States, 29334
AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of $1.5B in revenue, and employ approximately 7,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.
What We Offer:
401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programsExcellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy optionsOpportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!The QA Technician I will help ensure the overall quality of the manufactured product is in specification. The QC Technician will assist the Quality function in maintaining all procedures for ISO-9001 certification. This position is primarily responsible for inspection of final product for acceptance. This person must be accountable for accuracy with ensuring products meet drawing specifications and process routing requirements.
Responsibilities
Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspection testing.Report results to manufacturing through proper tagging and other communication methods.Maintain quality records related to all testing.Perform data entry of test and inspection results in computer database. Accuracy of documentation on quality records.Read/interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing routing instructions. Measure and confirm product meets the defined specifications.Issue and close out non-conformance notices related to product not meeting specification.Use various quality gauges in measurement of product standards.Handling of return material authorizations.Adhere to and promote the environmental, health, and safety policies of AFLPersonal Qualities
Organization - ability to set prioritiesMultitasking - strong organizational skills and multi-tasking is a must.Detail oriented - strong attention to detail, due diligence for routine inspection with multiple product lines and complex drawings.Skillset and experience to read and interpret mechanical drawings.Communication - Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly explain issues.Working Conditions
Experienced user of Oracle preferred.Experienced user of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.Strong bias for action and problem-solving with a mindset towards quality and protecting the customer.Business Requirements
Job involves sitting, standing, walking, and lifting for periods of time throughout the day.Minimum Education Preferred Degree or Type
Technical associate degree or BS degree a plus, minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a position that requires an understanding of quality control.Experience in ISO 9001:2015 standards a plus.Competent user of Oracle preferred.
Disclaimer
This job description does not constitute a "contract" between the employee and the employer. The job description duties may change at the discretion of the employer and/or the employer may request the employee to perform duties that are not listed on the job description.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
What We Offer:
401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programsExcellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy optionsOpportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!The QA Technician I will help ensure the overall quality of the manufactured product is in specification. The QC Technician will assist the Quality function in maintaining all procedures for ISO-9001 certification. This position is primarily responsible for inspection of final product for acceptance. This person must be accountable for accuracy with ensuring products meet drawing specifications and process routing requirements.
Responsibilities
Perform receiving, in-process, and final inspection testing.Report results to manufacturing through proper tagging and other communication methods.Maintain quality records related to all testing.Perform data entry of test and inspection results in computer database. Accuracy of documentation on quality records.Read/interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing routing instructions. Measure and confirm product meets the defined specifications.Issue and close out non-conformance notices related to product not meeting specification.Use various quality gauges in measurement of product standards.Handling of return material authorizations.Adhere to and promote the environmental, health, and safety policies of AFLPersonal Qualities
Organization - ability to set prioritiesMultitasking - strong organizational skills and multi-tasking is a must.Detail oriented - strong attention to detail, due diligence for routine inspection with multiple product lines and complex drawings.Skillset and experience to read and interpret mechanical drawings.Communication - Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly explain issues.Working Conditions
Experienced user of Oracle preferred.Experienced user of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.Strong bias for action and problem-solving with a mindset towards quality and protecting the customer.Business Requirements
Job involves sitting, standing, walking, and lifting for periods of time throughout the day.Minimum Education Preferred Degree or Type
Technical associate degree or BS degree a plus, minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a position that requires an understanding of quality control.Experience in ISO 9001:2015 standards a plus.Competent user of Oracle preferred.
Disclaimer
This job description does not constitute a "contract" between the employee and the employer. The job description duties may change at the discretion of the employer and/or the employer may request the employee to perform duties that are not listed on the job description.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)