JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: IMPROVEMENT TECHNICIAN
DEPARTMENT: QUALITY ASSURANCE
REPORTS TO: QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
FLSA STATUS: HOURLY NON EXEMPT
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Identify, plan, and implement continuous improvement projects using various improvement tools.
Perform as a backup for the Quality Technician and Quote Coordinator roles.
Participate as a Quality System internal auditor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION:
Identify continuous improvement opportunities and rank them using appropriate scales for viability.
Use various improvement tools such as Six Sigma DMAIC, PDCA, JDI methods as appropriate to plan and implement projects.
Perform physical testing when required as a backup to Quality Technicians.
Maintain document control as related to the duties.
Investigate and gather data regarding projects.
Utilize various measurement tools for data gathering.
Analyze data for patterns and trends.
Train personnel in improvement methods and project specific tasks.
Perform independent audits to insure production personnel are adhering to quality guidelines, inspection frequencies and procedures/work instructions
Produce CAD drawings as necessary for projects.
Prepare and maintain reports as requested
Comply with established safety rules
Comply with company policy and procedures
Maintain constructive working relationships with co-workers, leads, supervisors, and managers.
Maintain acceptable attendance in accordance with company policy
Perform other duties as assigned to the satisfaction of the direct supervisor and/or manager
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Ability to read and comprehend simple to complex instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as document technical data as required.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Must be proficient in Microsoft software packages including Word and Excel.
Excellent math skills including basic statistics is required.
Must be proficient in AutoCAD.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and to talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
High School diploma or GED required
ASQ certification (SSGB,CQA,CQT, etc) preferred
Two year technical degree preferred.
Three to five years of experience in the field of manufacturing.
Extrusion manufacturing experience a plus.
CI role experience a plus.
The foregoing job description is not to be construed as complete list of the assignments that may be given to any employee.
Other reasonably related duties may be assigned, as required, which are not specifically listed in the job description.
Tri City Extrusion Inc.
reserves the right to revise, or change this job description as the need arises.
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