QA TECHNICIAN I

SHIFT:

• Monday-Wednesday 4p-4a
• Thursday-Saturday 4p-4a
• Thursday-Saturday 4a-4p

SUMMARY: Quality Assurance Technician I through data analysis, studies variations in product quality and assists the Production Department in understanding the nature and causes of production problems. Incumbent may assist in implementing the corporate Quality Management program and/or train employees in quality control/measurement techniques and systems. Assures all departments are following operating procedures. Must be the site leader in living and driving the Company Core Values and High-Performance Work Culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs first article inspections and tests of cans, can components, packaging products, etc. per documented procedures. Performs in process inspections as needed to support production.
• Recommends and obtains dispositions for noted defects.
• Proven ability to use the following types of tools, and evaluate their measurement results to determine conformance to specifications:
  • Hand tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, linear scales).
  • Gages (e.g., pins, thread, custom gages).
  • Optical tools (e.g., comparators, profiles, microscopes).
  • Electronic measuring equipment (e.g., digital displays, output).
  • Weights, balances and scales.
  • Hardness testing equipment (e.g., Brinell, Rockwell).
  • Surface plate methods and equipment.
  • Force measurement tools (e.g., torque wrenches, tension meters).
  • Angle measurement tools (e.g., protractors, sine bars, angle blocks).
  • Color measurement tools (e.g., spectrophotometer, color guides, light boxes).
  • Gage maintenance, handling, and storage.
• Performs calibrations of measuring and test equipment per documented procedures.
• Prepares and maintains QA records, including PC based records.
• Works on other shifts than normally assigned when needed to cover for scheduled absences or when otherwise needed.
• Assists in training of personnel regarding quality procedures, GMP and measurement techniques.
• Prepares Certificates of Conformance for ICC manufactured products and maintains records.
• Notifies responsible supervisors/plant managers of noncompliance to established operating procedures.
• Reviews and evaluates written procedural documentation.
• Reviews and evaluates responses, corrective actions & effectiveness of Internal & External Process Improvement Events.
• Reviews quality records to identify repetitive quality issues and provides written analysis to supervisor.
• Assists in preparation, documentation & performance of process, GMP, and other quality audits.
• Performs dimensional studies/analysis of manufactured items in accordance with appropriate sampling plans and prepares written results.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.