Quality Technician

Socket.dev; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Retention bonus

Vacation time

PTO

Floating holiday

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Gainshare Bonus

Job summary

Socket.dev in Fort Wayne, IN is hiring for an hourly Quality/Production Support role. The position involves shift work with 7:00am–7:00pm or 7pm–5am schedules, performing material testing, data recording, and quality control across the production line.

Expect safety-first duties, cooperation with departments, and participation in continuous improvement initiatives. Benefits include bonuses, PTO, and health coverage following eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety guidelines and procedures (LOTO, guarding).
• Perform physical testing of raw material, production, development trials, and composites.
• Inspect hourly production line results and record findings.
• Prepare Master Control Samples.
• Assist with Certificate of Conformance reports.
• Assist with PPAP testing.
• Inspect and disposition of nonconforming material.
• Work with line personnel to ensure quality across the production process.
• Provide administrative support for the Quality Department.
• Follow and interpret policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with customer service and other departments as needed.
• Ensure calibrations are up to date.
• Follow up on corrective actions.
• Document and data control review.
• Participate in 6S and maintain shift housekeeping.
• Assist production personnel with tasks supporting the line.

Education

GED

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Description

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Shift:

• 2/2/3 Swing Shift Schedule 7:00am-7:00pm
• Night Shift Schedule Monday-Thursday 7pm-5am

Type: Full-Time

Pay: $17/hr. -$18/hr. and a weekly attendance bonus

Status: Hourly

• Follow all Safety Guidelines & Procedures (i.e. LOTO, Guarding).
• Perform physical testing of raw material, production, development trials, and composites.
• Perform hourly production line inspections and record results.
• Prepare Master Control Samples.
• Assist with Certificate of Conformance reports.
• Assist with PPAP testing.
• Inspect and recommend disposition of Nonconforming or suspect material.
• Work closely with line personnel to ensure quality is understood throughout the production process.
• Provide administrative support for the Quality Department.
• Follow and interpret policies and procedures.
• Work with customer service and other departments as needed.
• Ensure calibrations are up to date.
• Follow up on corrective action or action plans.
• Document and data control review.
• Actively participate in the 6S Process and maintain housekeeping during the shift.
• Assist production personnel with tasks supporting the production line.
• Other duties as assigned.

What TWE Offers

• $1.00/hour attendance bonus
• $500 retention bonus after 3 months
• Vacation: up to 80 hours based on hire date
• PTO: up to 24 hours based on hire date
• 8-hour floating holiday
• 9 paid holidays per year
• Medical/health insurance beginning the 1st of the month following hire
• Short- and long-term disability 100% company paid
• 401(k) with 3.5% company match up to 6%
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per year
• Quarterly Gainshare Bonus

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Nonwovens experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to operate testing equipment and performing lab testing.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills and ability to work on a team as well as independently.
• Ability to work in hot/cold manufacturing environment, which can include standing and/or sitting for the duration of the task.
• Ability to transport or move up to 50lbs. of material.
• Ability to understand and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and/or other employees.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and every other weekend when business demands warrant a 24-7 continuous operation.