Quality Assurance Rep

thyssenkrupp Materials NA; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness Programs

401(k) and RRSP with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

And more

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Materials NA is seeking a hands-on Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) for our Portland, ME branch. You will provide daily quality support, partner with Operations, Sales, Purchasing, and Warehouse to drive compliance and reduce risk, and lead on-site quality initiatives.

The role emphasizes documentation control, training on quality documents, and managing nonconforming material while maintaining accurate records in a fast-paced distribution environment.

Qualifications

• QAR must have strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Experience with quality management systems and record keeping is preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO9001:2015 or AS9100 quality standards is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Document and data control oversight in Plant; maintain measurement devices and quality records.
• Process non-conforming material promptly and accurately.
• Act as trainer on quality department documents for plant staff.
• Maintain records for gages, inspection forms, stamp logs, and nonconforming material.

Skills

QA experience

ISO standards

Education

ASQ certification

Job description

Job Summary

This position oversees compliance to the policies, procedures, work instructions contained in the quality management system. Also, Responsible for exercising the disposition of material placed in the “Material Review Bay” as well as a resource to Plant personnel as trainer on quality system documents and record keeping duties to show compliance to system requirements.

Job Description

We need a hands-on Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) to provide daily quality support at our Portland branch. This person will be the local quality presence, partnering with Operations, Sales, Purchasing, and Warehouse teams to drive compliance, resolve issues quickly, and reduce risk. Pay $25 per hour plus opportunity to receive monthly gainshare bonus.

Portland is a fast-paced, customer-focused operation with a strong team environment. We are looking for someone who is proactive, accountable, collaborative, and willing to roll up their sleeves to support the business. This role is critical to maintaining quality performance, supporting growth, and providing on-site quality leadership.

Key Accountabilities:

• Document and data control oversight in Plant, ownership and maintenance of measurement devices, corrective and preventive actions and their follow-ups, oversight of quality records held in Plant, process auditing for compliance to procedures, implementing statistical control of equipment and processes.
• Responsible for accurate information and timely processing of non-conforming material.
• QAR does not own responsibility for all Plant training; QAR will act as trainer on quality department documents
• Responsible to ensure proper records are maintained for gages, nonconforming material, inspection forms, stamp logs, etc.
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies

Minimum Requirements:

• Good written and verbal skills are required. QAR must be detail oriented to the requirements of our Quality Management System. Quality system training is preferred, but not required. Desire for additional formal training should exist.
• Must have rudimentary computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook). Should have exposure to a fast paced warehouse environment, and be comfortable with short task completion expectations. Ability to work with a diversified work force required. Ability to effectively interact with Plant Operations Supervisors and Managers required.
• Formal quality training is preferred, but not required. Additional training as determined by the Quality Supervisor.

Preferred Requirements:

• ASQ certification
• 3 years Quality Assurance/Control experience
• Experience or training in ISO9001:2015 or AS9100 quality standards

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as :

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

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