Quality Test Technician - 3rd Shift

Briggs & Stratton; City of Sherrill (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Specialist to uphold high standards in the assembly process. In this role, you will monitor quality procedures, oversee product audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle quality issues. Your expertise in LEAN principles and experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment will be essential in driving continuous improvement. Join a company that values quality and innovation in its production processes, where your contributions will directly impact the success of their operations.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment involved with final assembly.
• Ability to understand LEAN principles for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Monitors adherence to quality standards and recommends changes.
• Investigates root causes of assembly defects and initiates corrective actions.
• Works with teams to resolve quality issues discovered by customers.

Skills

Basic reading skills

Basic writing skills

Basic math skills

Computer skills

Ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment

Understanding of LEAN principles

Fluency in English

Education

General Education Degree

Job description

Maintains high quality standards of finished product by monitoring quality procedures throughout the assembly process while providing leadership in commitment to a quality culture.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitors the daily adherence to established quality standards and procedures and recommends changes.
• Oversees the daily auditing of finished products.
• Investigates root causes of assembly defects and initiates the corrective action process as required.
• Works with cross functional teams to resolve quality issues discovered by customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Skills Requirements

• Basic reading, writing, math and computer skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to understand LEAN principles to perform job duties for continuous improvement
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education

General Education Degree

Experience Requirements

• 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment involved with final assembly

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Some physical demand; often lifts light weight material. Rarely lifting/moving average weight (25-50 lbs/11-27 kgs) material.

Generally good working conditions.

Ability to perform occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling and/or reaching over a full work shift (8-12 hours)

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About the company

Engine production averages 10 million units per year as of April 2015.