Quality Technician- 1st shift - Woodstream : Job Details

Woodstream has a rich history of over 150 years and we are an essential, life sustaining business. We provide pest & animal control products that destroy disease carrying insects & rodents. We provide a safe work environment including screening, social distancing and sanitation processes.Current Opportunities for:Quality Technician, 1st ShiftLititz Manufacturing: 69 N. Locust Street, Lititz, PA 17543Benefits of Working for Woodstream:Competitive benefits package including:Access to a free health clinic operated by Penn MedicineBonus Program401k with Company MatchHealth, Dental & Vision Insurance day one of hireParental LeaveAdoption AssistancePaid Basic Life & Disability InsuranceAccident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Insurance OptionsID Theft & Legal Assistance Plan OptionsPaid Vacation and HolidaysStable, growing working environment with a history of 150 years of doing businessOpportunity to advance within the companySCOPE & BASIC FUNCTION:Plan, execute & document results of 2-4 Quality Inspection rounds per shift across all operating work centersComplete & document results of shift testing to include but not limited to tensile, roundness and force testing, wire diameter checks, hanging weight tests etc.Document non-conforming material, calculate/perform rational AQL assessments to disposition nonconforming material will be maximizing throughput and minimizing overall mfg costsSupport & execute in process quality studies of new and existing materials, AQL's, analyzing data, identifying/implementing corrective actionsDevelop/support/establish/document raw material and work in process standards/specifications to improve the mfg operator experience and autonomy.Actively use 5 Why process to understand root causes of production issues with Raw material, work in process or finish goods and develop/implement sustainable corrective actions using statistical methods to confirm improvementsESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:Regular attendance and punctuality required to support needs of the mfg business and cross shift meetingsMaintain a flexible work schedule between shifts to periodically cover for peer vacations, PTO etc. while supporting the mfg business needs to have a Quality Inspector on siteSupport evaluation of new and existing processes and raw materials.Work with QC inspector as needed to review supplier COA's and disposition of raw materials.Document all non-conforming material and shift reports prior to completing your shiftProactively share/convey succinctly and comprehensively your shift results verbally and in written form (shift reports, NCR's etc.) the following but not limited to findings, audits, procedural breakdowns, improvements implemented to your peers and others via cross shift mtgs, published shift reports and data records.Actively seek/record/act on quality problems, Quality and Safety STOP actions, inefficient mfg methods/processes, unsafe conditions/behaviors, measurement devices out of Calibration, out of spec conditions etc.Actively use the ERP system to access PN standard costUnderstand and actively use Sophos to access PN & Assembly drawings to ID metrics causing nonconforming materialInteract as needed with Purchasing and Suppliers on quality issues and on a regular basis.Communicate with engineering personnel to develop raw material and in-process specs.Actively design/develop inspection and test procedures for the quality team, mfg team, others.Calibrate measuring devices and ensure measuring devices are calibrated as needed.Train operators, inspectors and other personnel performing in process inspections and testing and data acquisitionMaintain logs and assure material traceability to lotsConduct studies, analyze data and write concise reportsPresent quality issues and data analysis in a concise manner to engineering personnel to arrive at best practice solutions.Ability to solve quality problems based on gathering information and data to implement a good practice/method or control to prevent in the futureOTHER FUNCTIONS:Follow all EHS regulations, policies, programs and TBT to prevent incidentsActively support the Safety and Quality STOP programs by submitting monthly STOP card requirementsCompletes all Quality, EHS and HR training classes on timeEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/OTHER SKILLS:Associates Degree in a related technical field or 5 years equivalent work experience in quality systems improvement preferred.5 plus years of practical inspection and quality experience in manufacturingGood communication skills both written and verbalStrong communications and interpersonal skillsExperience interpreting material drawings specifications.Experience using quality systems i.e. QMS, ISO9000, Calibration preferredAbility to interpret customer quality and technical specifications.Able to organize and coordinate multiple tasks and activities.Proficient in use of Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook, Teams)Problem solving skillsThe Basics of Our Hiring Process:If your skills meet our qualifications, you will be contacted for a brief phone interviewPlease complete an on-line application at www.woodstream.com/careersPowered by JazzHR