Quality Technician - Equity Eligible, QC & Process Support

Gates Corporation; Alabama; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off + holidays

Job summary

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

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing or QA, knowledge of Lean and SPC, and proficiency with Windows and MS Office. Roles may include shift coverage and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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 KPIs including cost of poor quality, customer incidents, PPM defects, and internal scrap.

Skills

Problem-solving

SPC knowledge

Lean Manufacturing

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing or QA, knowledge of Lean and SPC, and proficiency with Windows and MS Office. Roles may include shift coverage and comprehensive benefits.