1st Shift Quality Specialist at SOMIC AMERICA INC

Brewer, Maine, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Jan, 26

Salary

26.0

Posted On

06 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality Control, Inspection, Data Evaluation, SPC Software, Gage Calibration, Training, Safety Standards, Corrective Action, Internal Audits, Process Improvement, Documentation, Mathematical Skills, Computer Skills, Problem Solving, Communication, Team Collaboration

Industry

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

Description

Job Details Job Location: Maine - Brewer, ME Education Level: High School Salary Range: $26.00 Hourly Job Shift: 1st Shift (7am - 3pm) 1st Shift Quality Specialist SUMMARY Tests and inspects products at various stages of the production process. Compiles and evaluates data to maintain quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties. Satisfy SAI’s Quality goals and objectives in completion of activities or duties (reference SAI Quality Manual and Quality Policy) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Responsible for incoming inspection, final inspection, special testing for -- production, customer trials, PPAP submissions, supplier component trials, engineering trials, and Product Change Requests. Evaluate daily production results from quality checks. Informs production of abnormal results. Proficient in using data collectors and SPC software for evaluations. Monitor and maintain control of inspection equipment and gaging devices. Follow inspection standards and complete appropriate QC checks (destructive test, hardness checks, etc.) Train employees on basic skills such as gage use, containment, etc. Work closely with direct materials so that traceability is followed throughout production. Control the maintenance and calibration schedule of all gages Perform and maintain gage capability studies. Create and maintain procedures for gage control. Instruct production on proper use of gages and equipment. Maintain and provide a safe work area and work in a safe manner. Perform 5S activities in Quality Lab and in support of production. Support Quality Engineer in dispositioning evaluation of morning market, bonded, and on hold material including screening of material as required SPC line audits Responsible for issuing Pokeyoke failure notifications Complete Corrective Action Tasks as assigned. Perform Product and Process internal quality audits Support APQP activity per Quality Engineer or Quality Manager direction Submit suggestions for improvements. 1st Shift Quality Specialist QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or GED; technical school; or Maine Quality Center 200-hour Certificate; one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees of the organization. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS / COMPUTER SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Basic computer skills: familiarity with DOS / Windows, Microsoft Word and Excel. REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Responsibilities

The Quality Specialist tests and inspects products during production to ensure quality and reliability. They are responsible for monitoring inspection equipment, conducting quality checks, and training employees on quality standards.