Quality Assurance Technician - 2nd shift

JARP Industries, Inc.; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 67,337,000 - 84,530,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

JARP Industries, Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician for the 2nd shift in Wisconsin. The role supports ISO 9001 compliant aspects of the BMS under the QA Manager, managing calibrated tooling, monitoring, measurement, and analysis to drive improvements across operations.

The position requires 4 years in similar roles, a possible associate degree, and ASQ certification is desirable. You will collaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to uphold quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Four years minimum cumul. experience in similar/manufacturing roles.
• Two year associate degree desirable but not required.
• Leadership of small teams desirable but not required.
• ASQ certifications highly desirable; company supports certification fees.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and complete processes, procedures, and forms for verification and inspection processes.
• Maintain and develop calibrated tooling program and documentation.
• Support verification of products and processes.
• Assist in supplier development through product analysis and corrective actions.
• Assist root cause analysis for nonconformances.
• Support warranty evaluation and nonconforming material handling.
• Follow and improve ISO 9001 aspects of the BMS under QA Manager guidance.
• Support internal QMS audit program as part of the Quality team.
• Contribute to Quality metrics and improvement initiatives.
• Assist in development and training of Quality methodologies.
• Occasional support for Quality Engineer duties.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Strategic thinking

Teamwork

Negotiation

Prioritization

Manufacturing processes

Organizational skills

Learning agility

Communication skills

Technical writing

Software literacy

Education

Associate degree in Manufacturing/Engineering

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

CAD

Job description

Quality Assurance Technician - 2nd shift

About this position

Description: Quality Assurance Technician (2nd Shift, Full-Time)

$22.00–$28.00/hour+ $1.50/hour Shift Premium

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 2:00pm–12:00am

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Quality Assurance Manager, the Quality Technician carries out tasks as part of the Quality team in support of JARP Operations and related to the ISO 9001 certified aspects of the JARP Industries Business Management System (BMS).

Frequent and direct interaction with interested parties such as JARP employees, customers and suppliers is regularly required, along with communication across the business. The Quality Technician will support the Operations team in producing quality results by managing and refining calibrated tooling and equipment, providing monitoring, measurement and analysis services where required, and assist the business in driving improvement methodologies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Creation, review, development and completion of processes, procedures, instructions, forms and other documents related to JARP’s verification and inspection processes.

2. Primary responsibility for the maintenance, development and use of JARP’s calibrated tooling program (including calibration, repair, purchase and documentation).

3. Support Operations in the verification of products and processes.

4. Support the Supply Chain team in the development of Suppliers through product analysis, corrective and preventive actions and other related tasks.

5. Support of Root Cause Analysis for instances of nonconformance with supplied or JARP produced products and services.

6. Assist with returned / nonconforming product and material as part of JARP’s Warranty Evaluation process as required.

7. Day-to-day responsibility in following and improving the ISO 9001 certified aspects of the JARP Industries BMS under the strategic guidance of the Quality Assurance Manager.

8. Tactical responsibility for following JARP’s internal QMS audit program as a member of the Quality team.

9. Shared team responsibility for the contribution to JARP’s Quality metrics including (but not limited to) internal and external success rate, Nonconformance’s, Corrective & Preventive Actions, Customer Complaints, and Cost of Quality.

10. Support in the development, implementation and training of JARP’s Quality and Improvement methodologies where required.

11. Occasionally assist with the completion of Quality Engineer duties as required.

12. Assist in the development and execution of JARP’s Quality strategies as part of the Quality team.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Four (4) years minimum cumulative experience in similar or related roles, preferably within a manufacturing or engineering environment (e.g. Quality Technician, Calibration Technician, Warranty Technician, Machinist, etc.).

2. Two (2) year associate degree in a suitable discipline is desirable but is not a requirement. (e.g. Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, etc.).

3. Experience with leadership of small teams is desirable but is not a requirement.

Proven knowledge and experience of an equivalent nature will be considered in place of the educational requirements.

LICENCES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

ASQ certification is highly desirable (e.g. CQT, CQA, CQPA, CCT, etc.)

JARP is willing to support the development of its employees, and would cover fees associated with the below ASQ Certifications upon hire:

• Certified Quality Technician
• Certified Calibration Technician

Further areas of study that would be desirable are:

• Certified Process Analyst
• Six Sigma (Yellow / Green belt)
• Certified Quality Engineer

Other certifications held by the individual will be reviewed for suitability towards successfully performing the role.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

It is essential that the person in this position can demonstrate the following skills:

1. Excellent technical drawing and blueprint interpretation skills.

2. Good strategic abilities – can understand situations quickly and carry out suitable measures and countermeasures.

3. Strong team working abilities; will not dismiss or rebuff others and can demonstrate the capability to agree or disagree constructively when necessary.

4. Good negotiation skills and the ability to resolve issues by identifying effective courses of action.

5. Goal-oriented, with the ability to self-prioritize effectively.

6. Familiarity with manufacturing processes and businesses; machining, welding, etc.

7. Solid and logical organizational & planning capabilities.

8. Strong learning capability.

9. First class communication skills, with the ability to interact appropriately with all levels of the business.

10. Excellent writing, reading, oral and technical presentation skills.

11. Excellent computer literacy, including the ability to adapt quickly to new software, technology and similar.

The following qualification subjects and / or skills (or similar) are not essential to the role but are highly desirable:

1. QMS Auditor

2. Working knowledge of mechanical and / or hydraulic systems

3. Technical writing

4. Non Destructive Testing (NDT) qualifications, experience or knowledge

5. Welding qualifications, experience or knowledge

6. Process analysis

7. CAD

PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING:

All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete pre-employment screening, which includes a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all required screening.

What You’ll Love About Working Here

We offer a full, comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid Short-term disability (STD)
• Company-paid Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k
• Benefit eligibility begins on the first day of the month following your hire date