Quality Technician

Gates Corporation; Red Bay (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time/Part-Time/Contract

Bonus Eligible

SIP Eligible

Sign-On Eligible

Equity Eligible

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation + holidays + sick days

Flexible Time Off

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Gates Corporation in Red Bay, AL is seeking a Quality Technician to verify process set-ups and provide specialized technical support to engineers and production teams to ensure final product quality. The role involves testing materials, troubleshooting issues, and alerting key personnel to negative quality trends.

Qualified candidates will have at least 3 years in manufacturing/QA, knowledge of Lean and SPC, and proficiency with Windows and MS Office. Some shift flexibility is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, laboratory setting, or quality assurance.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Basic understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Proficient in using Windows-based PCs and Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing of incoming and in-process materials to ensure compliance with quality specifications.
• Provide specialized technical support to engineers and operations for evaluating final product characteristics.
• Verify process set-ups and changeovers, and assist in troubleshooting production issues.
• Analyze test data by comparing results to specifications, and promptly alert key personnel to any negative trends or nonconformances.
• Fill in for absences, vacations, or other coverage needs on alternate shifts, often on short notice.
• Focus on meeting customer quality expectations, with key performance metrics including cost of poor quality, customer incidents, PPM defects, and internal scrap.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

SPC

Windows-based PCs

Microsoft Office

Legal work US

Job description

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

What To Expect

As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Red Bay, AL plant, you will be a Quality Technician.

The Quality Technician is responsible for verifying process set-ups and providing specialized technical support to engineers and production teams to ensure final product quality. This role includes testing processed materials against quality specifications, assisting in troubleshooting production issues, and alerting key personnel to negative quality trends. The technician may be required to fill in on other shifts with short notice due to absences or vacations

Key Responsibilities (to name a few)

• Perform testing of incoming and in-process materials to ensure compliance with quality specifications
• Provide specialized technical support to engineers and operations for evaluating final product characteristics
• Verify process set-ups and changeovers, and assist in troubleshooting production issues
• Analyze test data by comparing results to specifications, and promptly alert key personnel to any negative trends or nonconformances
• Fill in for absences, vacations, or other coverage needs on alternate shifts, often on short notice
• Focus on meeting customer quality expectations, with key performance metrics including cost of poor quality, customer incidents, PPM defects, and internal scrap

About You

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, laboratory setting, or quality assurance
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and strong problem-solving abilities
• Basic understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Proficient in using Windows-based PCs and Microsoft Office applications
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Pay & Benefits

• Full-Time/Part-Time/Contract
• Bonus Eligible/SIP Eligible/Sign-On Eligible/Equity Eligible
• Relocation is/is not provided
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for (3 or 2) weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
  • If they are in Band 16+ (Director+) state - Eligible for Flexible Time Off
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.