Quality Assurance Technician

Carfair Composites Inc.; Town of Gillett (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages with staged raises

Day 1 benefits including medical, etc.

401k with employer match

Career advancement opportunities

Employee development programs

Active team events

Job summary

Carfair Composites Inc. is seeking a QA Technician to support verification of quality processes for fiberglass parts. The role involves auditing, inspecting, and testing to ensure parts meet specifications before shipment.

The position requires knowledge of measurement equipment, basic software literacy, and a quality-focused mindset. Experience with ISO 9001 and ASQ CQT certification are desirable, with potential for growth in a multi-site FRP facility.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic quality systems and ISO 9001 awareness.
• Experience inspecting final products and documenting results.
• ASQ CQT preferred; entry-level acceptable with training.

Responsibilities

• Understand the Quality system and follow documented processes and procedures.
• Perform inspection of final product prior to shipping to the customer; document results.
• Propose product or process improvements to minimize quality defects.
• Perform final product verification per product and process.
• Support and document to maintain ISO certification; disposition authority on production material.
• Conduct Process Audits to ensure compliance with documented Work Instructions.
• Identify and quarantine non-conforming material; review calibration schedules.

Skills

Measuring equipment knowledge

Computer literacy (Word, Excel)

Effective communication

Problem solving / root cause analysis

Self-motivated

Teamwork / diversity awareness

Safety PPE awareness

Blueprint reading

Quality-focused mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASQ CQT certification

Tools

Calibration procedures

Job description

CARFAIR - QA TECHNICIAN (STARTING $22.35/hr)

Carfair Composites is a leader in fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP) design and composites technology and has dedicated team members located in facilities between Winnipeg, MB (Canada), St. Cloud, MN (USA), and Anniston, AL (USA), Wausaukee, WI (USA) and Gillett, WI (USA).

The Quality Assurance Technician will be responsible for supporting the verification of quality processes and procedures of fiberglass parts through auditing, inspecting and testing to ensure parts meet specifications and quality standards before being sent to the customer.

Requirements

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Understand the Quality system and follow documented processes and procedures
• Perform inspection of final product prior to shipping to the customer
• Propose product or process improvements that will minimize quality defects, both internal and External
• Perform final product verification per product and process
• Provide support and documentation required to maintain ISO certification; authority to disposition production material
• Ensures that all Documented Work Instructions are followed and have been implemented as they apply to our Quality System by conducting Process Audits
• Identify and quarantine non-conforming material
• Review department systems to improve processes and procedures; eliminate non-value added activities
• Ensure that the finish on all parts is cosmetically acceptable to standards i.e. Automotive, Paint, or Industrial
• Fixture Calibration (Including but not limited to dimensional checks of parts or fixtures, maintenance of fixtures, maintain Gage Recall, review calibration schedules and status)
• Follow correct procedures in regard to ISO 9001 Standards
• Perform other related and non-related duties as assigned through on-the-job training

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Knowledge of relevant measuring equipment as applicable to the product
• Computer literacy - basic typing / e-mail, Word, Excel
• Communication: Communicates effectively with others both orally and in writing
• Problem Solving: Finds a solution or deals proactively with work related problems
• Uses knowledge of root cause of quality issues that arise to help eliminate defect & uses proper procedure to fix defect
• Self-Motivated: Internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one's ability
• Diversity Oriented: Works effectively in a diverse workforce
• Ability to work in harmony with others
• Uses safety guidelines & proper PPE to protect self and reminds others of importance
• High school completion or the equivalent
• ASQ CQT (Certified Quality Technician) certification preferred
• Blueprint reading and understanding is essential
• 1+ years Quality experience desired

Benefits

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM:

• We offer competitive wages with potential increases at 6 months, 12 months and annually thereafter
• Day 1 benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability programs
• Day 1 401k eligibility with 100% vesting of employer match!
• The ability to advance your career with a growing company
• Employee development through a variety of training initiatives
• We enjoy numerous employee events throughout the year

OUR WHY:

We exist to move people. Our mission is to design and deliver exceptional transportation solutions that are safe, accessible, efficient and reliable.

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