Quality Technician

at  Buckeye Fire Equipment Co

This position is responsible for driving quality assurance activities to develop/support manufacturing operations in a team-oriented environment. This effort is accomplished through the maintenance of a quality data infrastructure through which supplier, in-process, and product quality is monitored, reported, and driven. There is a strong emphasis on the ability to work with multifunctional teams and a requirement for expertise in problem solving techniques to resolve quality issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.
• Able to lift and move 35 pounds; able to maneuver a pallet jack
• Work cooperatively with others in a hands-on team environment
• Well versed in inspection measuring equipment for mechanical systems, and use of calipers, radius gauges, micrometers, pin gauges, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and make decisions based on that interpretation
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in manufacturing and quality safety requirements.
  Buckeye Fire Equipment provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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• Set up and perform routine mechanical, visual and First Article inspection and verifying compliance to drawings/specs
• Perform ISO internal audits as required
• Assure that quality standards comply with division and departmental policies, national and international codes, and applicable safety requirements
• Develop/Maintain Quality Assurance policies and procedures, work instructions, forms, and other documentation. Revise documents to better define, improve, or clarify practices, process and/or product quality
• Ensure all nonconforming product(s) are identified and removed from possible production use.
• Responsible for processing non-conforming products from the manufacturing floor
• Document and disseminate inspection results.