Quality Tech

Solatube; Pocahontas (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate in Pocahontas, AR is seeking a Quality Technician to inspect products to ensure conformance with quality standards. You will test items before, during, and after production to verify compliance and maintain documented test results.

You will calibrate and maintain test equipment, perform load tests, and participate in continuous improvement efforts to reduce costs while upholding safety policies and housekeeping standards on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Quality Technician must inspect products to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Maintain calibrated test equipment and perform routine load tests.
• Document results and maintain certified testing reports.

Responsibilities

• Test products before, in-process, and in final stages to ensure quality.
• Perform routine load performance tests according to published specs.
• Conduct incoming inspections on vendor-supplied products.
• Conduct daily in-process quality audits on the production floor.
• Assist with continuous improvement of processes to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Follow safety procedures and SOPs.
• Maintain housekeeping and report quality issues.

Skills

Quality inspection

Equipment calibration

Load testing

Incoming inspection

Process improvement

Safety procedures

Documentation

Job description

At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors, for over 60 years. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions, by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.

Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact.

We are excited by potentially welcoming you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale.

About the Role

We are looking for a Quality Technician to join our team at our Pocahontas, AR facility. The Quality Technician is responsible for quality inspection for all products to ensure they conform to all applicable company and quality standards. This position will test products before, in process, and in final stages to ensure quality levels are met.

What You’ll Do

• Ensures all test equipment is properly maintained and calibrated
• Performs routine & job specific load performance tests to ensure compliance with published specs.
• Performs incoming inspections on products received from vendor.
• Has a working knowledge of all equipment and machinery within the facility.
• Performs daily in-process quality audits on products on production floor.
• Performs testing needed for qualifications of new or revised products.
• Maintains updated certified testing reports on standard products.
• Assists with continuous improvement of product and manufacturing processes to improve quality, reduce costs, and ensure product quality objectives are met.
• As assigned by supervisor, visits job sites to identify problems and recommends solutions.
• Maintains good housekeeping and follow established safety procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed by Team Leader/Supervisor.
• Follows all policies, procedures, and work instructions including Employee Handbook, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Manufacturing Operating Procedures (MOPs), Job Safety Analysis (JSAs), and Safety Manual.
• Maintains awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; reports all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel.

Additional Expectations

• Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
• Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.