Técnico de Qualidade II (turno diurno Pitman)

Job Description

The Quality Technician II is responsible for ensuring the overall quality and compliance of products or services within a company. This position is typically a more advanced role than Quality Technician I, requiring a higher level of expertise and experience in quality control and assurance processes. This position is for Pitman Day shift, a rotating 12-hour shift that runs 6AM-6PM.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspecting output samples using industry-appropriate methods
• Checking that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures and complying with legal requirements
• Reviewing blueprints and specifications to compare to produced goods
• Recording inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and inputting data into quality database
• Training the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence
• Proposing improvements to the production process
• Monitoring the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and discard any that do not meet standards
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and radiographs
• Perform testing at various stages on the manufacturing line
• Collecting and compiling statistical quality data
• Assisting in the development of test methods and inspection plans
• Determining the root causes of product defects and scrap
• Verifying all equipment is calibrated correctly
• Perform quality controls following the Work Instructions (WI's) on raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products.
• Suggest improvements of the WI's in order to reduce scraps and improve the performance of the finished product.
• Improve the capacity for in-depth analysis and improvement of the process.
• Continually support the Production staff on WI's, quality and process issues in cooperation with Management.
• Create statistical analysis and reports on the quality of raw materials and finished product as required.
• Utilize and maintain the supplied instruments of measurement according to WI and safety standards.
• Monitor and suggest improvements to Management on the production recipes for the various steps of the process.
• Monitor and audit operations, suggesting improvements to the tools of quality control used in the production line
• Provide hourly reports to management via email

Qualifications

Skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision yet knows when to ask for help.
• Proven proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office and Excel programs, and statistical software packages.
• Excellent understanding of problem-solving techniques.
• Works well within a team environment.
• Works well independently, and within a team environment.

Traits

• Personal attributes should include being respectful of all people, transparent behavior, hardworking, energetic, reliable, self-disciplined, cooperative, and results oriented.

Education and/or Experience

• Manufacturing experience in a technical role
• Previous PV module manufacturing experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and move materials up to 25 pounds independently and participate in team lifts of approximately 60 pounds as required for essential production tasks.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position or move throughout the production floor for extended periods (for the duration of the shift up to 8+ hours per shift).Previous PV module manufacturing experience, preferred.
• Must be able to operate, position, adjust, or move equipment, tools, or materials necessary for production processes.
• Capable of performing consistent, manual production tasks over long shifts.
• Must be able to work in typical manufacturing environmental conditions, including areas requiring PPE, exposure to noise, and temperature variation.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

• $24-$26
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• Health Savings Account option
• Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee PV Panel Purchase Program