Quality Technician

Position Summary

Serve as the Columbus, Ohio Center of Excellence on-site technical resource focusing on quality systems activities. Works closely with Field’s quality, operations, assembly/kitting, application engineering, implementation, account management, sourcing, and sales teams as well as external customer representatives. Responsible for being a key contributor to quality related activity Columbus COE internal and external customers.

• This position reports to: DC Team Leader
• This position has direct reports: None
• Location: Columbus COE

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Hourly/Salary: StartingHourly $20-$23

Essential Functions

• Commit to FIELD's Mission Statement, Core Values, and Fieldamentals.
• Make decisions on conforming and non-conforming product.
• Lead and conduct inventory containment actions that arise from product non-conformities.
• Assist in investigating root cause of product non-conformities considering the entire supply chain from customer to supplier.
• Read, understand, and balloon customer and industry standard prints and specifications.
• Conduct dimensional inspections with the usage of various digital and analog measurement tools, and effectively analyze material and finish certification.
• Assemble, complete, submit, and manage approval status of PPAP packages for customer submission, requiring heavy use of Microsoft, Adobe, and SmartSheet applications.
• Perform First Article Inspections as required by Field customers, recording, submitting, and retaining documentation within Field's network and ERP.
• Perform quality required in-process inspections on the production floor at Columbus COE, assisting with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Maintain gage and scale calibration status and records for Columbus COE.
• Support internal customers at Columbus COE, maintaining an active presence on the production and warehouse floors.
• Support the Quality Engineer and Columbus site Team Leaders with customer and supplier on-site visits for troubleshooting issues as needed.
• Support Columbus COE with answers to technical questions.
• Lead and support problem solving and quality continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate with other COEs in standardization of quality requirements for kitting and assembly processes.
• Communicate and collaborate with other functional areas.
• Participate in the Field Internal Audit Team.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Education, Skills and Experience Required

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Polite and professional manner.
• Experience in use of calipers, micrometers, or other measuring tools.
• Experience with Blueprint Reading
• Working knowledge of threaded fasteners.
• 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with quality management and systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage complex projects.
• Ability to think critically.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, team-based environment.
• Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook knowledge.
• Strong communication skills to interact with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Highly motivated, well organized.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Ability to drive results without a great deal of direct supervision.
• Ability to work with interruptions and then able to re-engage the former project.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities.

Additional Skills Preferred

• Certified Quality Technician is a plus
• Post high school education and/or technical training
• ISO 9001:2015 understanding
• Understanding of engineering specifications such as ISO, DIN, ASTM, SAE, etc..
• Previous experience with an ERP system.

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