Quality Technician 1, 2nd shift - Tate : Job Details

Tate, Inc., is a global company that designs, develops, and manufactures products for commercial and data center applications. These include raised access floors, structural ceilings, airflow management, and data center containment. Tate's products are used in many industries, including airports, casinos, offices, libraries, and life sciences. This is a second shift position (2 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.) with a 10% shift differential on top of the base pay rate. Job Description: The Quality Technician 1 plays a crucial role in ensuring that materials and finished products meet all relevant company standards. This position involves conducting thorough testing at various stages to uphold the quality levels of the products. Responsibilities

• Ensures all test equipment is properly maintained and calibrated
• Performs routine & job specific load performance tests to ensure compliance with published specs.
• Performs testing needed for qualifications of new or revised products
• Maintains updated certified testing reports on standard products
• Assists with continuous improvement of product and manufacturing processes to improve quality, reduce costs, and ensure product quality objectives are met
• As assigned by supervisor, visit job sites to identify problems and recommend solutions
• Maintain good housekeeping and follow established safety procedures.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and work instructions including Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Operating Procedures (MOPs), Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), and Safety Manual.
• Maintain awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; report all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop or crouch for at least an 8-hour shift.
• Must be computer literate, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to use various tools and measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, dial indicators, feeler gauges, etc. and verify all test equipment is in calibration and maintained in good working order
• Strong shop-floor orientation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detailed oriented

• Knowledge of structural welding processes.
• Three (3) plus years of manufacturing experience.