Quality Control Technician II at SCHLUTER SYSTEMS L.P.

Sparks, Nevada, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inspection, Measurement, Testing, Analysis, Spectrophotometer, Gloss Meter, Electrical Testing, Precision Measuring Equipment, Data Recording, ERP System, Nonconformance Reporting, Material Segregation, Rework, Calibration, Troubleshooting, Training

Industry

Wholesale Building Materials

Description

Description Position: Quality Control Technician II Location: Reno Facility - USA Parkway Area Reports To: Inbound Warehouse Supervisor Day Shift - Monday thru Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm Bi-Annual Bonuses / Paid Weekly Job Summary: The Quality Control Technician (QC Tech II) will be based in the Quality Lab. The QC Tech II will inspect, measure, test, and analyze various Schluter products and raw material components to verify that requirements are met. This may be done during incoming inspections, for validation of new products, or for investigations of complaints/nonconforming products in the lab or on the shop floor. The QC Tech II will draft nonconformance reports when unacceptable product is detected and process the nonconforming material. Organizing and maintaining portions of the Quality Lab and its equipment and supplies is another responsibility of the QC Tech II. Primary Responsibilities: · Perform finish quality inspections visually and/or verify acceptability with a spectrophotometer and gloss meter. · Perform various electrical quality control tests of applicable parts. · Perform dimensional inspections utilizing precision measuring equipment to verify drawing specifications. · Determine acceptability by verifying that test results meet the respective specifications/requirements. · Communicate the acceptance status (accept/reject/QC hold) of inspected goods to Material Handlers to streamline throughput of acceptable goods. · Track and monitor incoming shipments and coordinate with purchasing to determine inspection priorities. · Coordinate incoming shipment priorities for inspections with Receiving, including preliminary shipping damage inspections on trucks, and verifications of quantities and items, where needed. · Collaborate with Engineering teams on the development and implementation of inspections for new products, suppliers, and continuous improvement. · Select maintain and retain samples from various incoming shipment, where appropriate. · Perform stock inspections, as needed for complaints or other quality concerns. · Record data and results accurately in specified forms (paper and electronic). · Label, organize, and track test parts. · Verify a certificate of analysis is received with incoming raw materials from suppliers that meet respective requirements. · Organize and store test data so it can be easily retrieved when needed. · Release acceptable products in ERP system. · Identify nonconforming products and components during inspections or otherwise. · Segregate nonconforming materials to prevent their use or distribution. · Notify Quality Engineers of quality concerns/NCR and collaborate with team (potentially Manufacturing Engineer, R&D Engineer, and Product Management) to evaluate and confirm nonconformances and finalize count of affected product. · Identify the acceptance status (accept/reject/QC hold) of physical goods inspected accordingly with appropriate labels. · Initiate drafts of Nonconformance Reports (NCR): issue nonconformance number from ERP system lock affected product in ERP system to prevent transactions. document observations of quality concerns including photos of affected goods on NCR form and send draft to Quality Engineer. · Facilitate disposition (return to vendor, scrap, rework, use as is) of the affected product determined. · Rework nonconforming parts when reasonably feasible, such as re-bagging, re-labeling, re-boxing, and cleaning parts. · Release acceptable portion of shipments, the remainder of product not on the NCR, in the ERP system, where applicable. Note: Not all DC locations have labs; quality lab maintenance is location-dependent. Quality Lab Maintenance: · Maintain lab cleanliness and organization. · Ensure equipment is routinely calibrated, inspected, checked, maintained, and properly stored to ensure its accuracy and fitness for use in a collaboration with QC Tech III and Quality Engineers. · Maintain general lab supplies; reorder supplies as needed. · Research and make recommendations for new supplies, where needed. · Troubleshoot equipment failures and coordinate repairs with vendors. · Manage inspection items and ensure they’re properly labeled and stored. · Communicate quality concerns to Supervisors, Management, Engineers, or Operators. · Assist with training new Technicians or other staff in need inspection training. · Provide feedback on improvements for QC test methods and procedures. · Assist with First Article Inspections (FAI) of new products and/or suppliers, as needed. · Assist in identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities · Other duties as assigned. Represent self and Schluter Systems in a professional and positive manner at all times Requirements Skills/Requirements: · Familiarity with electrical safety testing and associated equipment/instruments · Ability to distinguish between slight color and finish variations. · Ability to read and follow mechanical drawings and specifications and use precision measuring equipment. · Ability to operate technical measuring equipment, such as electronic gauges, spectrophotometers, gloss meter, and optical comparators. · Strong computer competency (e.g., Excel, Word, file/document organization). · Good communicator verbally and in writing; must be able to articulate quality issues to internal teams and external suppliers. · Ability to maintain Schluter quality standards. · Team player works well with others or can be productive working independently. · Skilled at training/coaching others. · Detail oriented and well organized. · Available to work overtime as required. · Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads. · Adaptable to changing priorities based on product demand or as needed. · Good attendance is required. Education Requirements · High school diploma or equivalent. · 2 - 4-year Technical degree preferred, depending upon experience. · QA/QC experience preferred. This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base pay offered will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for additional benefits to the base pay range listed above. Schluter Systems L.P. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. #SSIND

Responsibilities

The Quality Control Technician II inspects, measures, tests, and analyzes products and raw materials in the Quality Lab or on the shop floor to ensure requirements are met, drafting nonconformance reports when necessary. Responsibilities also include performing finish quality inspections, electrical tests, dimensional inspections, tracking incoming shipments, and maintaining lab organization and equipment.