Quality Technician-Tester

Dover Corporation; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commissions plan

Competitive pay

Job summary

Dover Food Retail is seeking a Quality Technician to conduct root cause analyses on components and finished products, partner with manufacturing and engineering teams, and support quality audits and standard operation procedures. The role requires hands-on measurement with calipers, micrometers, and CMM, plus strong troubleshooting and computer skills.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years in quality control, an associate-level quality certification, and the ability to diagnose

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum two years of experience in a quality control/assurance role.
• Associate degree or equivalent level of quality technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct root cause analysis on non-conforming components or finished products and recommend fixes.
• Partner with manufacturing, engineering, product development, and sales to address quality issues and reduce scrap.
• Develop, implement, and report on internal and customer audits.
• Create and maintain standard work instructions, quality alerts, and SOPs.
• Measure parts to prints using calipers, micrometers, and CMM.
• Conduct tests to ensure cases meet internal and customer requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Self-starter

Strong computer skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASQ Certified Quality Tech/Inspector

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

CMM

Multimeters

Job description

Dover Food Retail (DFR) is a leading manufacturer of Display Cases, Specialty Products, Refrigeration Systems, Power Systems and Comprehensive Services; and leading our industry by Innovating What's Next in glass doors and intelligent merchandising technologies that keep food safe under brands such as HillPhoenix and Anthony.

DFR is part of the Refrigeration and Food Equipment segment of the Dover Corporation® (NYSE: DOV). Dover is a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenues in excess of $7 billion.

DFR is built on creativity and customer-centric innovation delivered by people invigorated by a strong sense of responsibility to help our customers win in their marketplaces. The relationships we build with our customers are as important to our success as the products we manufacture. This collaborative environment delivers FRESH THINKING, reassuring our customers that they choose the best when they choose to work with the people of Dover Food Retail.

What you will be responsible for in this role:

• Conduct root cause analysis on components, parts, and/or finished product that do not meet specified customer or internal requirements and recommend courses of action/fixes to address issues.
• Partner with functional organizations (manufacturing, engineering, product development, sales, etc.) to identify, analyze, recommend, and implement solutions to address quality issues, eliminate/reduce scrap, improve manufacturing processes, reduce parts errors and/or failures, improve product variability, etc.
• Develop, implement, record, and report on routine internal and specialized customer quality audits.
• Develop and implement standard work instructions and standards, quality alerts, standard operating procedures, etc.
• Measure parts to prints using precise measuring equipment such as calipers, micrometers, CMM, etc.
• Conduct tests to ensure cases meet required internal and customer requirements.

What are the basic qualifications?

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum one (2) years of experience in a quality control/assurance role or other position that requires evaluating product quality against a defined set of specifications.
• An associate that meets, at minimum, the standard for a level 1 Quality Technician skill set
• Strong trouble shooting skills, including electrical trouble shooting
• Need to be able to diagnose electrical issues
• Ability to upload programs to controller hardware
• Need to be able to follow or help develop trouble shooting guides
• Strong computer skills including Windows software, web-based applications, etc.
• Ability to use hand tools, including multi-meters
• Self-starter

What are the preferred qualifications?

• ASQ Certified Quality Tech/Inspector or other recognized Quality standard (ex: ISO, UL, NSF)
• Associates degree and/or certification in technical field
• Demonstrated ability to operate and prioritize in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Effective communicator; able to communicate verbally and in written format with both front-line and department leadership
• Demonstrates initiative; proactively looks for ways to address and get ahead of issues
• Demonstrated track record of driving continuous improvement in assigned areas of responsibility.

To be a great fit for the role:

• Customer Focus
• Manages Complexity
• Decision Quality
• Action Oriented
• Plans and Aligns
• Ensures Accountability
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Drives Engagement
• Self-Development

How We Define Our Values and Why You Should Join Our Team:

The backbone behind our collection of outstanding businesses is a team of dedicated employees who protect and enhance our valued reputation for quality and delivering what we promise. It’s our values that define Dover to all of our key audiences: our shareholders, customers, prospective employees and especially to ourselves.

These values must be expressed in our work and embody our actions, as they form the basis by which we do our jobs, make decisions and measure our performance. It’s our unwavering commitment to maintaining our values that defines who we are as a Company.

• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning Through Customers
• Respects and Values People
• Expectations for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, and Trust
  Pay Range: USD 20.27 - 26.84 HourlyThis position is eligible to earn commissions based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable commissions plan.We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Dover Food Retail is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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