POSITION TITLE: Quality Technician 

DATE:  February 2025

SHIFT:  2nd shift, Monday-Friday 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm 

REPORTS TO: Quality Manager

POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION: The Quality Technician is responsible for administering Quality System policies and procedures, performing quality planning for New Products, resolving customer issues, quality improvement activities and general problem-solving. The Quality Technician will oversee gage calibration, implement specific statistical process control (SPC) measures, and will assist with developing methods and procedures for inspection, testing and evaluation of company products or services. 

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

1. Perform inspections of varying complexity, using hand measuring tools and advanced systems, such as CMM and optical comparator.
2. Develop and maintain CMM programs (Zeiss, Calypso). 
3. Develop and maintain appropriate statistical controls, as necessary, to maintain processes within established tolerance.
4. Establish and      maintain inspection procedures to support the design specifications of Kondex’s products.
5. Maintain data and quality documentation.
6. Authorize disposition of non-conforming products.
7. Perform Initial Sample Inspection Reports (ISIR), Part Capability Studies, Part Performance Analysis, Gage R&R, etc. as required.
8. Monitor the gage calibration program and assist in replacing and procuring measuring devices as necessary. Train associates in new measuring devices and usage.
9. Initiate corrective actions as investigation warrants and assist in resolving quality issues.

 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Associate degree with a Quality or Engineering emphasis.
• Four or more years work experience in a technical role, with emphasis on CNC machining, stamping or heat treating.
• Ability to work with others, leading and participating in teams. 
• Strong communication skills. 
• Well organized and detail oriented. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Prior experience in a Quality role.
• Completion of recognized Quality Control certification.
• Additional education and/or manufacturing experience, with exposure to inspection and statistics.

Required Behavioral Competencies: 

• Results Orientation 
• Initiative 
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Organizing & Planning
• Active Communications
• Writing Skills
• Listening Skills
• Team Player

 POSITION CHALLENGES:

• Resolving quality issues, of varying severity, in a reasonable manner.
• Maintaining quality records and tools. 
• Managing multiple projects, of varying complexity, at the same time.
• Identifying and developing improvement opportunities. 

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: 

• None

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: 

• Primary internal relationships include Team Leaders, Shift Leaders, manufacturing associates, Product Engineering, and other office associates. 
• External relationships include customers, suppliers, and auditors. 

CULTURE: Follows Kondex Values & Beliefs

TRAVEL: Minimal

Kondex is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer  

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