Quality Technician - 2nd Shift

RealTruck Inc.; Lincoln, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing days

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Employee discounts

Job summary

RealTruck Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m.) to inspect materials, ensure ISO/IATF compliance, and support audits.

You will perform in-process, raw material, and final product checks, document results, and communicate trends to QA management. You will collect data in SPC software, manage documentation, and assist in PPAP packages including dimensional layouts and IMDS inputs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years in a quality or manufacturing position.
• 2 years of ISO and/or IATF experience required.
• Injection molding machine experience preferred (1 year minimum).

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw materials, in-process products, and final products for quality.
• Prepare and maintain process monitoring and measurement data.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Report trends and deviations to QA management.
• Maintain documentation in compliance with ISO/IATF standards.
• Assist in PPAP packages and IMDS inputs.

Skills

Auditing

Statistical analysis

Data interpretation

MS Excel

MS Word

SharePoint

Minitab

Quality systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3–5 years in quality/manufacturing

2 years ISO/IATF experience

Injection molding experience

Tools

MS Excel

Access

Word

PowerPoint

Minitab

Job description

Quality Technician - 2nd Shift Hourly + Differential

Monday - Friday 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Quality Technician will examine materials for flaws and deviations from original product specifications. This role will inspect, accept, or reject products for durability, function, customer satisfaction, and overall quality. The Quality Technician will perform various quality control related inspection and verification activities on raw material, in-process products, and final products to ensure the product meets required safety and quality standards as required in stay in compliance with ISO/IATF standards.This position will work with and communicate to all various functions including but not limited to distribution, engineering, purchasing, production, quality, and suppliers as required.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Issue In-Process Check Sheet to areas producing OEM and Aftermarket programs.
• Complete 2-hour monitoring of process, visual inspection and measurement data collection for critical characteristics, document results into statistical software and maintain runs charting.
• Support Internal and External audits.
• Report trends, shifts, and jumps in process to Quality Assurance Management.
• Inspect and test raw materials and in-process products, and final products.
• Monitor testing procedures, interpret results, capture data into program software, report out on inspection results,
• Administer data and Document Control responsibilities in compliance with ISO/IATF standards.
• Perform process layered, product and/or dispatch audits – document and report results.
• Perform MSA studies, recall and calibration on instruments used to ensure product quality per MSA, recall, and calibration schedule.
• Participate in creation of PPAP packages – specifically dimensional layouts, IMDS inputs, quarantine management and in-coming inspection (if applicable).

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required.
• 3-5 years in a quality or manufacturing related position is required.
• 2 years of ISO and/or IATF experience required.
• Injection molding machine experience preferred; minimum of 1 year.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Skilled in auditing and computer skills.
• Skilled in general PC operation/navigation and application-specific experience including SharePoint and Microsoft Office 365 applications (MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint). Minitab or other Statistical Software and AIAG documents.
• Ability to understand the importance of standards.
• Ability to distinguish between normal and abnormal conditions and react/report accordingly.
• Demonstrated ability to read, analyze, and interpret measurement data points – Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Ability to effectively recognize a trend, shift and/or jump in data points and react/report accordingly.
• Knowledge of ISO and/or IATF auditing experience preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES

Individual Contributor: working team member with no oversight of others and no management responsibilities.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This position is subject to Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Activities

• This position is subject to the following physical activities: kneeling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.

Working Conditions

• The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, including heat, noise, vibration, and hazards from a production-based environment.

Perks That Go the Extra Mile:

At RealTruck, we take care of our people—because they drive our success. Enjoy great benefits like medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid life insurance and disability, and a 401(k) with company match (eligible the first of the month after you start). Need balance? We’ve got wellbeing days and parental leave. Want to grow? Take advantage of educational reimbursement. Plus, earn referral bonuses and score exclusive employee discounts on RealTruck products. Great benefits. Great people. Even better careers.

About Us

RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck's 6,000+ associates operate from 35+ facilities across four continents. RealTruck's leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company's omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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