Quality Technician (R&D)

About Us
Imagineering Finishing Technologies is a leading metal finishing company dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions to our clients. The Imagineering brand is globally acknowledged as the KnowledgeSource™ for Metal Finishing. We take pride in our commitment to excellence, innovation, and a positive workplace culture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The QTech supports the IFT Quality and Environmental Management System to meet the highest global manufacturing quality assurance standards. Currently IFT is accredited to ISO 9001:2000, AS9100, ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14001, and Nadcap for ChemProcessing and NDT. The QTECH will be directed in activities that support our efforts to maintain compliance with the standards we are accredited to and performs and/or audits the tasks outlined in our policy manual to ensure we remain in compliance with those standards.
The QTECH supports all activities related to customer, internal, and 3rd party audits. Supporting the activities includes participation in the audits, scheduling the appropriate resources, and assisting with complete and effective follow-up.
The QTECH will help develop and implement preventive and predictive methods to eliminate waste in our processes by effectively and efficiently implementing and improving our QMS/EMS. The QTECH must work with our team on methods to reduce variation in our production and support processes.
The QTECH will acquire proficiency in completing the tasks associated with our quality technician role, and may perform higher level functions on a temporary basis during vacations or other team absences. However, the primary role of the QTECH is to assist in the maintenance of our quality management system and communicate with the appropriate team members when additional resources are needed.
The QTECH has the authority to reject all materials and components which do not comply with customer specifications, and is a member of the Material Review Board.
The QTECH initiates and participates in Corrective and Preventive Actions to eliminate the root cause of potential or actual nonconformances.
The QTECH will acquire proficiency in continuous performance of administrative tasks associated with the department, including processing (and maintenance if required) of any records generated from these tasks.
The QTECH uses the Success Factors outlined by the Director of Quality as a tool to drive continuous improvement. The Success Factors provide measurable goals and performance targets and will be to determine the effectiveness of the QTECH. The QTECH must routinely discuss progress in meeting the Success Factors and provide solutions and/or request resources to overcome obstacles that are slowing or preventing progress.

JOB LEVEL
This position operates as entry level and reports directly to the Director of Quality.

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE
Requires experience in Quality Systems. Two/four year college degree is preferred, but past experience or on the job training will be considered instead of the degree.

Vision Requirements
Individuals who inspect material for final acceptance must have:

Color Vision Eye Examination annually per IFT vision requirements
Near-Vision Eye Examination annually per IFT vision requirements
The Individual(s) must meet the minimum standards in one eye, corrected with glasses/contacts or not corrected.

JOB COMPLEXITY
Assignments are moderately complex in nature where advanced problem solving, prioritizing, and communicating with all levels of plant and management personnel is a necessity.

SUPERVISION
Receives guidance with respect to general objectives, tasks and projects assigned, work sequence, scheduling, and how to achieve objectives of assignments; operates within specific policy guidelines.

PLANNING/ORGANIZATION

Handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Prioritize, organize, and delegate assignments as necessary

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Participate in a proactive team effort to achieve departmental and company goals
Perform other duties as assigned
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill

CONTINUING EDUCATION
The individual is encouraged to complete 24 hours of job related training per year. This may be completed by university level courses or seminars as approved by the Director of Quality or Director of Strategic Positioning.

TRAVEL
Local and overnight travel may be required.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
HDHP Plans with Company contribution to H.S.A.
Flexible spending accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
Company paid life insurance with AD&D
Company paid short-term disability insurance
Voluntary life with AD&D for employee, spouse, and child(ren)
Voluntary long-term disability insurance
Supplemental Accident and Critical Illness plans
401(k) matching program
Flexible schedules, generous paid time off, plus 8 paid holidays
Company outings
Employee Assistance Program

Disclaimer: This job description is not a complete description of responsibility, but reflects the general qualifications, duties and/or responsibilities necessary to perform this position. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to successfully pass a background check and drug screen. Imagineering Finishing Technologies reserves the right to revise the job description as necessary.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: Imagineering Finishing Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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