Quality Technician

Job Summary:

The Quality Technician is responsible for performing standardized quality control checks on our company products to ensure they meet the required legal and company standards for safety and quality. They may also be required to maintain calibrated test equipment, prepare test data, and identify areas for quality control improvement.

Quality Technician Responsibilities :

Decrease machine downtime in order to promote meeting customer commitments.

Includes:

• Inspecting goods or products according to quality and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot part defects and machine issues with operators, team leaders and floor supervisors
• Train Tylok employees on part defects and potential causes of the defects
• Support Tylok Inspection department by identifying possible areas for improvement
• Inspecting goods or products according to quality and safety standards.
• Reporting quality anomalies to the supervisor.
• Support continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and other problem-solving activities
• Communicate results and conclusions to production management
• Encouraged to lead projects and training opportunities

Education and Experience :

• HS diploma or GED; certificate in a related technical skill
• Minimum 3 years of closely related experience in machine operations and/or quality inspection

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Ability to analyze and interpret technical drawings and information.
• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Strong communication skills and can work effectively with staff from all departments, disciplines, and levels
• Understanding of Advanced Mathematical concepts.
• Experience drafting reports and collecting data.

• Effective competence with MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Effective with ERP applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• High level of visual awareness.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• None, initially
• May be considered for training and advancement to supervisory positions that become available
• Position is viewed to be at the same level as a team leader.

Training Requirements :

The function should be self-sufficient following appropriate training. This role requires extensive prior machining or inspection/quality knowledge. Specific training includes:

• Inspection and gaging
• Nonconformance process, corrective actions and QMS improvement
• Specific training or experience on the current ERP system
• HSE training, including PPE, first aid, and fire extinguisher use

Physical Demands:

• Performs a wide range of moderate to strenuous physical activities, with frequent transitions between duties
• This position can require frequent:
  • Standing, walking, bending, twisting, crouching, kneeling, reaching
  • Lift/carry/lower of 40 lbs.+ with limited/no assistance
  • Walk up/down steps
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear

Tylok is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Tylok does not sponsor employment-based visas at this time.