Quality Control Technician

Acuity; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Acuity Inc. in Atlanta, GA is hiring a quality control technician responsible for supporting QA processes, testing products, and recording results during development and production.

You will enforce cleanliness and safety, perform inspections, log data for audits, and collaborate with engineers to drive process improvements and ensure finished goods meet specifications.

Qualifications

• Secondary education or equivalent is required.
• Ability to lift to 30 pounds.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality testing at all times and inspections to meet standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in the work area and ensure safe working conditions.
• Focus on corrective actions to meet specifications.
• Initiate training related to safety programs.
• Maintain documentation for audits and record test results.
• Collaborate with Sustaining Engineers on process improvements and with the Focus Factory Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to learn quickly

Strong work ethic

Fast-paced environment

Basic Mathematics

Equipment maintenance awareness

Education

Secondary education or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com .

Job Summary

Quality control technicians are responsible for maintaining quality assurance processes, testing products, and recording and analyzing results gathered during product development and production. He/she is also responsible for identifying assembly errors, properly routing incoming materials, and ensuring a clean and safe working environment.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

1. Ensure there is quality testing all the time; carry out inspections to meet the standard set by the organization.

2. Encourage and enforce cleanliness in the work area and ensure safe working conditions.

3. Focus on corrective actions to ensure products meet required specifications.

4. Initiate training related to safety programs to protect employees against work hazards.

5. Maintain all documentation for the purpose of auditing.

6. Collect regular samples for shelf life and analysis at the laboratory.

7. Work with the Quality Control Supervisor regarding specific information relating to product information and production.

8. Report bottlenecks to the Focus Factory Manager.

9. Engage in quality calibrations and internal audits in a professional manner.

10. Ensure measuring equipment is functioning properly; call for repairs when equipment is faulty.

11. Approve finished products for onward shipment to the market.

12. Co-operate with government agencies during inspections to meet and maintain high production standards.

13. Work with the management team to ensure that only quality products are produced.

14. Ensure that no expired raw material is used for production.

15. Review and collaborate with Sustaining Engineers on process improvements.

16. Work as a team under the supervision of the Focus Factory Manager.

17. Find solutions to customer complaints and feedback.

18. Remove bad products that are discovered during the production process.

19. Monitor every stage of production to avoid product defects.

20. Write reports and submit same to the Focus Factory Manager.

21. Record test results as required.

22. Recommend modifications to already existing production standards within the limits of available equipment capacity and capability.

23. Proper assessment of suppliers.

24. Follow all security rules and safety policies.

25. Follow the instructions and quality guidelines.

26. Learn and perform manual tool operations.

27. Attention to detail when completing the required work efforts.

28. Work with others in a team environment.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

1. Secondary education or equivalent is required

2. Ability to learn and work in a fast-paced environment with specialized configurations

3. Ability to lift to 30 pounds

4. Excellent organizational skills

5. Strong attention to detail

6. Strong work ethic, self-motivated and sense of urgency

8. Ability to prioritize

9. Fast and self-initiating learning

10. Able to perform Basic Mathematics

Preferred Skills and Experience

1. Basic Microsoft Outlook (email, calendar, meeting invitations)

3. Microsoft Word (work instructions, reports, communication)

4. Microsoft Teams (messaging)

5. Printing and reviewing work orders, labels, and manufacturing documents

4. Flexible to work overtime as needed

Physical Requirements

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation in the Application Process: Acuity Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodation of persons with disabilities in employment. This includes the provision of reasonable accommodation in the application process. If you believe you need reasonable accommodation to assist with our online application system or any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at [phone], and select option 4. Please be prepared to identify the requisition / position applied for and the aspect of the application process for which you believe accommodation is needed. The company will engage in an interactive process with you to better understand the request and to determine whether reasonable accommodation is needed and available.

Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.

Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.

Protecting Yourself from Recruitment Scams:

Acuity is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent Acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We are aware of phishing and fraudulent schemes in which individuals impersonate Acuity representatives or recruiting partners to solicit payments or sensitive personal information.

As you navigate your job search, please keep the following in mind:

• No Financial Requests: Acuity will never ask candidates for payment, credit card information, banking details or other financial information during the interview process.
• Verify Recruiter Communications: Legitimate communications from Acuity recruiters will come from an “@acuityinc.com” email address. If you are contacted by a recruiting agency regarding a role with Acuity, the agency should clearly identify itself and its relationship to Acuity. If you suspect any suspicious activity, verify the agency legitimacy by contacting [phone], option# 0.
• Be Alert for Suspicious Activity: Exercise caution if you receive unsolicited outreach with unusual requests, grammatical errors, requests for personal or financial information, or pressure to act quickly. Always verify the sender before sharing information or clicking links.
• Report Suspected Fraud: If you receive a suspicious message or believe someone is impersonating Acuity or one of our recruiting partners, please contact [phone], option# 0, report the incident to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov , or to your state attorney general .