Quality Control Technician I

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 theyre 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. Were 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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