Quality Assurance Technician

*POSITION SUMMARY* This position is accountable for supporting the Fisher Hydraulics’ Quality Management System.
The quality assurance technician is directed and managed by the quality assurance manager.
*ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES *include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
* Assist in the development of quality assurance plans or process control procedures that will ensure production of finished products, which meet quality specifications and standards.
* Supports the overall quality specification, standards, inspection and testing procedures for raw materials, for processes and for finished goods.
* Assists QA Manager in conducting and/or reviewing all complaints received from customers to determine where quality assurance emphasis should be placed at the plant to eliminate problems.
* Suggests and debates alternative methods and procedures in solving problems.
* Supports company policies, operating procedures, and goals.
* Assists quality manager in reviewing technical problems and procedures of departments and recommends solutions to problems or changes in procedures.
* Confers with engineers about quality assurance of new products designed and manufactured products on market to rectify problems.
* Provides technical assistance to the purchasing department in connection with the purchase of raw materials, supplies and equipment.
* Contacts and/or visits customers and suppliers when necessary to confer on specific quality problems.
Oversee subcontractor’s quality assurance program.
Assist vendors in establishing inspection standard to meet the company’s quality requirements.
* Assists the quality manager in directing the continuing review of the quality assurance program and the formulation of new or revised procedures to effect improvements, reduce costs and enhance efficiency.
* Assists in coordinating gauging procedures between Fisher Hydraulics and customers.
* Performs all work in a safety conscious manner.
Be aware of dangers and take all appropriate counter measures to protect yourself and others around you.
* Responsible to maintain a clean and safe work area consistent with the Company’s housekeeping policies.
* Supports the Quality Management System of Fisher Hydraulics.
*SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES* None.
*QUALIFICATIONS* To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
*EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE* Must have a broad and in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques, quality assurance, technology and exposure to data processing.
Good mechanical comprehension with the ability to communicate orally and in writing effectively and interact successfully with all levels of the organization, vendors, and customers.
Must have solid problem solving skills, and a working knowledge of the quality problem solving tools.
*LANGUAGE SKILLS* Ability to read and comprehend instructions, blueprints, correspondence and memos in English.
Ability to write English correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information one-on-one, in small group situations and to management and company associates.
*MATHEMATICAL SKILLS* Requires advance accounting skills which require analytical math, statistical math, math related to blue print reading / and geometrical tolerance calculations.
*REASONING ABILITY* Requires the use of disciplined problem solving methods.
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS* The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
The associate is occasionally required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
*WORK ENVIRONMENT* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
The associate is required to wear appropriate protective equipment such as safety glasses and hearing protection when in manufacturing areas.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $20.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Experience level: * 1 year Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work setting: * In-person * Manufacturing facility Ability to commute/relocate: * Laurens, IA 50554: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * Do you have experience with reading blueprints? Experience: * Manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person