Job Title: Quality Control Technician

Primary Supervisor: Quality Assurance Manager and Quality Control Supervisor

Secondary Supervisor: Manufacturing Coordinator

Department: Plant 2

FLSA Status: Hourly

Summary: Maintain the quality of all manufactured products from receiving to final inspection and testing.  

Essential Duties

1. Analyze specifications/contracts as they pertain to operations steps and product assembly.
2. Maintain necessary documentation related to quality policies, procedures and traceability.
3. Work with purchasing department in establishing quality requirements from external suppliers.
4. Responsible for second stage receiving inspection of raw materials.
5. Responsible for all aspects of first-piece, in-process and finished product inspection.
6. Oversee inspection criteria to assure only conforming product is shipped.
7. Perform periodic audits of quality system and address non-conformance areas.
8. Assure that quality problems are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
9. Investigate quality problems and recommend changes or improvements.
10. Report quality problems to Floor Supervisor, Manufacturing Manager and Quality Assurance Manager as needed.
11. Promote an environment of open and honest, clear and consistent communication with Quality Assurance Manager and Manufacturing Manager.
12. All other duties deemed necessary.
13. Maybe required to frequently lift and move up to 75 pounds and if required lift over 75 pounds with assistance.
14. Additional hours if needed are mandatory.

 * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to 

      perform the essential functions.

Qualifications:

1. Valid Driver’s license with excellent driving record.
2. Possess ability to maintain flexible schedule to meet the demands of the department, i.e. overtime.
3. Ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
4. Ability to listen to what is said and act upon it appropriately.
5. Ability to use tact and empathy in dealing with people of varied backgrounds.
6. Ability to establish effective working relationships.
7. Ability to work independently or in a team environment and plan and organize workload.
8. Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office product. (computer literate)
9. Accepts responsibility and demonstrates leadership.
10. Is able to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
11. Trustworthy- Able to keep business confidences as required.
12. Open minded- Willing to embrace change.

Education and or Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Previous experience in quality inspection preferred.

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations:

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties.

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job.

KCARC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION AS APPROPRIATE IN ITS BUSINESS JUDGMENT. 

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT MEAN THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. 

EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ANY OTHER FUNCTIONS OR DUTIES ASSIGNED TO THEM BY MANAGEMENT. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS “AT-WILL.”