Quality Technician I

Hillphoenix; Keosauqua (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillphoenix in Keosauqua, IA is seeking a Quality Technician I to analyze quality problems, perform inspections, and support continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires coordinating with production teams and ensuring conformance to customer specs and ISO/17025 calibration standards.

You will perform dimensional and visual inspections, create corrective actions, and maintain quality records using SPC charts and data entry.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years' manufacturing experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Analyze quality problems to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct dimensional and visual inspections of cases prior to shipment to ensure specifications.
• Educate production teams on quality control and safety; drive process improvements.
• Create and track quality inspections with managers and team leads.
• Maintain calibration and quality records; perform process audits for compliance.

Skills

Communication

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

MS Office

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Hands-on

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Inficon leak tester

Hipot stand tester

PosiTest thickness gauge

Tape measure

Calipers

Job description

Job Title: Quality Technician I

FLSA Status: Hourly / Non-Exempt

Department: Quality

Supervisor: Quality Supervisor

Shift: 1st

What We Are Looking For

The Quality Technician analyzes quality problems to identify root causes and implement corrective action. Quality may also take proactive measures, such as developing and implementing continuous improvement programs covering production processes and quality management systems. Also oversees the calibration of the inspection and test equipment ensuring the calibration meets the requirements under ISO 17025, conducts process audit to the inspection and test equipment and conduct the verification of the calibration.

What You'll Be Responsible For In This Role

• Full understanding of the requirements specified in the Job Reports and ensure that all the requirements specified are met.
• Address customer concerns and provide solutions
• Educate production team on quality control issues and work with departmental managers to improve overall company safety and product quality.
• Assist with process checklists and coordinate quality inspections with departmental managers / team leads.
• Conduct dimensional and visual inspection of all cases prior to shipment to ensure they meet the customers specifications.
• Conduct inspection that refrigeration components are correct and measurements of cases in process stage are correct before they are moved to final assembly.
• Create corrective actions to ensure that products meet required specifications.
• Ensure that all the issues and defects found during production are recorded and entered into the data base.
• Create and understand quality charts (pareto and process control "SPC").
• Conduct process audits to ensure that production methods, machinery, and raw materials are in compliance with standards.
• Use inspection and test equipment as: tape measurement, caliper, Inficon leak tester, Hipot stand tester, PosiTest-paint thickness.
• Support end of the line testing of the cases: Remote, Hot case, Self-contained, Solo Chill

What are the basic qualifications?

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office to include Word, Excel, and Power Point

What are the preferred qualifications?

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and other technical drawings.
• Basic understanding of raw materials and the manufacturing process.
• One (1) year experience in a relevant quality role (i.e. Quality Inspector, Quality Technician).
• Ability to use inspection and test equipment to include, but not limited to, tape measures, calipers, Inficon leak tester, Hipot stand tester, and PosiTest-paint thickness.

To Be a Great Fit For The Role

• Team oriented – values the synergy of a team and operates as a team player
• Effectively collaborates, engages others in discussion and is hands-on in problem solving
• A fast learner – able to quickly come up to speed on business processes to manage and serve the needs of the organization
• Strong attention to detail
• Can-do attitude, committed to finding solutions
• Proficiency with handheld tools and other measuring devices
• Proficiency with written and verbal communication and/or instruction

Physical Demands

• Occasionally – Stooping/Twisting, Kneeling, Squatting, Reaching, Pushing/Pulling, Gripping, Neck Rotation/Extension and Lift/Carry up to 50lbs
• Frequently – Sitting, Standing, Walking, Keyboarding, Foot Use, Visual Acuity (Near/Far), and Lift/Carry up to 10lbs
• Occasionally – Occurs up to 1/3 of the time
• Frequently – Occurs 1/3 to 2/3 of the time