Quality Technician

Northamericanlam; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northamericanlam, located in Roanoke, Virginia, is seeking a Quality Technician to plan and implement quality improvements. This role involves managing quality inspections, assessing product failures, and leading corrective actions.

The ideal candidate will have an Associates’ degree, supervisory experience in the Wood Products industry, and strong organizational skills. The position requires effective communication and problem-solving abilities to ensure quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in Quality and/or Continuous Improvement.
• Quality Control or Process Control supervisory experience in the Wood Products industry is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Quality Inspections according to established standards.
• Troubleshoot quality problems and implement solutions.
• Develop and maintain calibration systems for measuring equipment.
• Research and test new methods for effectiveness improvement.
• Train employees on quality practices and best requirements.

Skills

Quality Control

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Process Improvement

Education

Associates’ degree in Quality or related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Description

NASL is seeking a Quality Technician who plans, coordinates, and implements quality, LEAN and continuous improvement projects to support our Quality Program, Theory of Constraints, sustainable solutions and profitable growth. Drives the analysis of field product failures, customer complaints, and production floor failures. Leads root cause analysis and prioritizes quality corrective actions. Manages programs and projects related to the improvement of manufacturing and operations processes. Evaluates implements and/or revises processes to improve productivity and quality, reduce costs, and more efficiently serve internal and external customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conducts Quality Inspections according to quality standards including: ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection Required), Final Inspections, Run Charts and In-Process Inspections
• Troubleshoots quality problems and assists with implementing sustainable solutions
• Develop and maintain an effective calibration system of measuring equipment and check gages.
• Develop process and quality control procedures to ensure finished product meets customer’s quality specifications
• Conduct and record sample Pull and Boil.
• Research, and test new methods, technologies, equipment, or processes that will improve the overall effectiveness of the organization.
• Supports production by assisting with complicated inspection, process capability studies and First piece production approval.
• Develop training, and train, employees on quality related practices and best practice requirements company wide.
• Work with Engineering, Purchasing, Production and Sales to apply Theory of Constraints and Lean Manufacturing to support profitable growth.
• Multi-day routine line product audits/inspections.
• May perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associates’ degree in Quality or related discipline preferred
• Quality Control or Process Control supervisory experience in the Wood Products industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• 3-7 Years working in related experience in the Quality and/or Continuous Improvement field
• Functional knowledge of software applications (specifically MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook)
• Efficiently communicate both verbally and in written form
• Have comprehensive knowledge of quality assurance principles, methods, design, testing and implementation