Job Description

DESCRIPTION

Quality Technician for In-process/ Final Quality Control is primarily responsible for maintaining quality-assurance processes, testing products, and recording/ analyzing data and support for Quality Procedures during all the production phases. Quality Technicians will report to the Quality Manager and interact with various production, warehouse, service, and engineering departments. A Manufacturing Quality Technicians’ top focus is ensuring adherence and support for product quality standards, including (but not limited to) monitoring, reporting, and communicating process improvement or defect opportunities. Other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

IMPORTANCE

Approx. % OF TIME

Perform IPQC/FQC quality testing and inspection on finished machines and service kits. With the use of MT&E (measurement and test equipment) and other tools (e.g. caliper, torque)

30%

Perform investigation (troubleshooting) for in-process assembly, EOL / customer claims (TFR) and report potential assembly nonconformance. Work together with stakeholders inside and out of the quality department to drive initiatives

20%

Maintain and communicate daily, monthly and quarterly on KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).

15%

Perform and report internal process audit. Assist with implementation of corrective actions. Review ECO (Engineering Change Orders) with Quality and support implementation.

15%

Support development and maintenance of IPQC/FQC related procedures and documentation in line with ISO 9001 and 14001 (as applicable) improvement initiatives.

10%

Maintain 6S for work environment. Maintain quality calibration schedule and related tasks.

5%

Initiate and communicate Quality Alerts for production-related issues.

5%

TOTAL

100%

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Technical degree or associates in related field, or ASQ Quality Technical certification (CQT)

EXPERIENCE:

• 3-years experience in mechanical production or related technical fields.

KNOWLEDGE & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Experience in mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and/or electrical systems & components.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Leadership skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Stand and walk for duration of shift, ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Basic understanding of design drawings.
• Experience in measurement and testing techniques.
• Experience in ISO 9001 environment.
• Preferred experience with ISO 14001.
• Positive team oriented collaborative approach to tasks.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Outlook minimum.
• Visual Factory (or equivalent software) knowledge desirable.
• ERP system experience desirable (SAP preferred).
• Data analysis knowledge and application abilities preferred.

Let’s create a cleaner future together

Clean is changing. Today, cleaning is a key contributor to health and safety, and a new clean is emerging, driven by technology and innovation. At Nilfisk we are a driving force in this development, and we work as one team with one agenda, supporting each other across an exciting, dynamic organization. Being part of Nilfisk means having the freedom to speak your mind and do what you do best. You will thrive by having a hands-on approach and the drive to bring your great ideas to life. At Nilfisk you can lead, innovate and collaborate for a cleaner future. Are you ready to make a change?

Nilfisk offers a competitive total compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Basic and Supplemental Life, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account with Company Contribution, 401K with Company Match, Long and Short Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Legal Plan, Parental Leave, Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Paid Volunteer Day, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Reimbursement, Scholarship opportunities, etc.

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