Quality Associate

Mettler-Toledo, Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Mettler Toledo in Oakland, CA is seeking a Level II Quality Associate to perform routine inspections per procedures and to act independently using drawings to choose tools. You will communicate status and take action to resolve quality issues, while watching for risks around your area.

The role requires a high school diploma and several years of related inspection experience, proficiency with measuring equipment, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of related experience, including at least one year in an inspection role with material similar to Rainin material.
• Visual and dimensional inspection skills using precision measuring inspection tools.
• Basic drawing reading skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English.
• Good computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and measure work according to drawings and procedures.
• Focus on either purchased or produced materials, cross-training possible.
• Fully competent in basic inspections and tests performed by Level I, including equipment and data systems.
• Audit production work-in-process, record results, notify leadership of problems.
• Monitor high-risk production activities for new quality instructions.
• Work safely and communicate safety risks.
• Enter Quality Notifications in SAP and communicate required actions.
• Assist and train other inspectors on basic inspections.
• Audit production activities to confirm adherence to procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Inspection skills

Drawing reading

Written and verbal communication

Computer skills

Quality inspection

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

A Level II Quality Associate is competent in all of the skills needed to conduct all the types of routine inspections required for the assigned area according to procedures, as well as acting independently using drawings to identify the tools to be used. The Level II Associate shows judgement and responsibility in knowing when to reject, how to communicate status and take immediate action on their own. A Level II Associate is always watchful for quality risks around them and takes action even when outside their normal inspection duties. The individual MAY be cross trained to work in multiple assignment areas.

• Inspect and measure working to drawings and procedures.
• Focus on either purchased or produced materials but may be cross trained in other assignment areas.
• Fully competent in all the basic inspections and tests performed by a level I, including all equipment and data systems.
• Audit production work-in-process material, record results and notify production leadership of problems.
• Monitor identified high risk production activities to confirm new quality instructions are being followed.
• Work safely, be aware of safety risks in the environment and inform others when safety risks are identified.
• Enter the appropriate type of Quality Notification in SAP and notify others of actions that they must take.
• Assist and / train other inspectors on basic inspections, including advising them and confirming their results when needed.
• Audit specific production activities to confirm they match the governing procedures.
• Expected to be fully competent in all other expectations for Level I work, including teamwork, safety, following policies, cleanliness and organization.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

To be eligible for this position, you must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring any employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. This includes CPT, OPT, F-1, J-1, H-1B, or any other employment-based visa. Please note that we do not provide relocation or housing assistance at this time.

What You Need to Succeed

• High school diploma and or equivalent
• Three (3) or more years of related experience required, including at least one year in an inspection role with material similar to Rainin material.
• Visual and dimensional inspection skills to use precision measuring inspection tools used for our materials
• Basic drawing reading skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English
• Good computer skills

Our Offer to You

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, educational matching gift program, perks and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave programs
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• Global market strength and worldwide leadership in precision instrumentation
• A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation
• Thousands of patents, design and innovation awards across Mettler Toledo
• Global recognition for the quality of our products and services

About Mettler Toledo

METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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