Quality Operator

EnerSys; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions with extensive manufacturing and service capabilities. The role ensures exhaustive inspection of products across processes, identifying defects and recording results to maintain quality standards.

The candidate will use SAP and Excel for documentation, collaborate with production and quality teams, and uphold continuous improvement initiatives within a high-precision manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with blueprint reading and precision measurement preferred.
• Must be assertive in rejecting poor quality.
• Strong communication with management, quality, and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Inspect product in all processes and identify causes of defects.
• Quarantine non-conforming material and document disposition.
• Complete inspection documentation daily, including all checks and First Article Inspection.
• Coordinate with team to cover vacations and absences.
• Demonstrate competence with EOS, MDI Boards, 5S, 5 Why's, and Rapid Improvement Events.
• Inspect welded parts, welds, grind radius, surface, and edge preparation, and coating thicknesses.

Skills

MS Office

Quality mindset

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

SAP

Job description

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Motive Power applications include industrial lift trucks and pallet jacks, rail equipment, mining equipment, and airline ground support equipment. Some of the motive power brands include Hawker, Ironclad, General Battery, and Fiamm. Wherever there is a need for motive power, EnerSys offers the perfect energy solution.

Job Purpose

Responsible for inspection of product in all processes. Identify cause of related defects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be assertive rejecting poor Quality.
• Must maintain positive communication with Management Team, Quality, and Production associates.
• Must work with the team to assure vacation and absence coverage.
• Must be competent using Microsoft Office, Excel, and SAP.
• Must complete all inspection documentation daily. Including documentation of all checks that are performed, all issues, and First Article Inspection.
• Must quarantine non-conforming material. Must disposition Scrap and fill out required documentation.
• Must be effective with use of time to ensure all processes of manufacturing are inspected.
• Perform inspection of fabricated steel parts.
• Perform inspection of welded assemblies.
• Perform inspection of welds and placement of welds.
• Perform inspection of grind radius, surface, and edge preparation.
• Perform inspection of powder coating surfaces and thicknesses.
• Monitoring of process parameters to include equipment settings and titration.
• A primary duty is to exercise discretion and independent judgment when dealing with critical matters within the quality department.
• Must be engaged and competent in EOS - MDI Boards, Accountability Tags, 5S, 5 Why's, and Rapid Improvement Events.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, 5 yrs. manufacturing experience preferred. Some experience with blueprint and precision measurement preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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