1st Shift Quality Technician - Gettysburg, United States - Pella

Description

1st Shift Quality Technician Gettysburg, PA $24.65

SUMMARY OF POSITION:This 1st shift position is a support and service job function that focuses on execution of the Pella Quality System. Primary elements of this role include auditing product, responding to quality issues on factory floor, documentation creation and updating, identifying root causes, and implementing improvement solutions related to the quality of the product.

PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Pass drug screen.
• Pass pre-work ability screen.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Pass pre-employment tests.
• Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner.

ENVIRONMENT:

• Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas.
• Season high temperatures and humidity. Would need to go in and out of a temperature-controlled environment and the plant floor several times in a day.
• Base location for this job is in the quality lab. However, a large portion of the job will also be on the plant floor.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures.
• Regular/dependable attendance required.
• Flexibility of work hours including overtime.
• Able to work with and around moving equipment/machines.
• Provide internal customers with support in resolving quality issues.
• Identify root cause, corrective action, and implement quality improvements.
• Develop and update quality control documents.
• Effectively communicate quality issues to all levels of employees.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to rotate to other positions as needed.
• Provide training to other team members on quality subjects.
• Lead Project Teams.
• Participate in Kaizen events and other activities as assigned.
• Other duties will be assigned as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Job specific experience is preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is preferred.

FACTORY SKILLS:

• Print reading skills.
• Industrial Math.
• Measurement Technology.
• Algebra/Trigonometry.
• Intro to Word and Excel.
• Adhesives and Sealants.
• Glass Technology.
• GD and T.
• Quality Technology.

SKILLS AND TALENTS:

• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Excellent computer knowledge.
• Read and interpret blueprints.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient mechanical and math aptitude.
• Decision making/Problem solving skills.
• Good time management skills and reliable.
• Ability to work with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Presentation/Training.
• Flexibility to travel.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift up to 100 lbs. at waist level on an occasional basis and up to 40 lbs. at shoulder level when handling products.
• Push or pull with up to 100 lbs. of force on an occasional basis when moving products.
• Generate up to 100 lbs. of grip strength on an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
• Generate up to 20 lbs. of pinch strength on an occasional basis with each hand while handling products.
• Display average coordination with each hand on a continuous basis while performing job tasks.
• Perform elevated work on an occasional basis when handling products.
• Stoop, kneel or squat on an occasional basis when handling products.
• Reach forward and to the side on a frequent basis when handling products.
• Stand and walk on a continuous basis during the course of each shift.
• Use of close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth vision.
• Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 10 hours per day.