Quality Technician II (Pitman Night shift)

Quality Technician IIThe Quality Technician II is responsible for ensuring the overall quality and compliance of products or services within a company. This position is typically a more advanced role than Quality Technician I, requiring a higher level of expertise and experience in quality control and assurance processes. This position is for Pitman Night shift, a rotating 12-hour shift that runs 6pm-6am.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesInspecting output samples using industry-appropriate methodsChecking that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures and complying with legal requirementsReviewing blueprints and specifications to compare to produced goodsRecording inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and inputting data into quality databaseTraining the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellenceProposing improvements to the production processMonitoring the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and discard any that do not meet standardsReading and interpreting engineering drawings and radiographsPerform testing at various stages on the manufacturing lineCollecting and compiling statistical quality dataAssisting in the development of test methods and inspection plansDetermining the root causes of product defects and scrapVerifying all equipment is calibrated correctlyPerform quality controls following the Work Instructions (WI's) on raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products.Suggest improvements of the WI's in order to reduce scraps and improve the performance of the finished product.Improve the capacity for in-depth analysis and improvement of the process.Continually support the Production staff on WI's, quality and process issues in cooperation with Management.Create statistical analysis and reports on the quality of raw materials and finished product as required.Utilize and maintain the supplied instruments of measurement according to WI and safety standards.Monitor and suggest improvements to Management on the production recipes for the various steps of the process.Monitor and audit operations, suggesting improvements to the tools of quality control used in the production lineProvide hourly reports to management via emailSkillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervision yet knows when to ask for help.Proven proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office and Excel programs, and statistical software packages.Excellent understanding of problem-solving techniques.Works well within a team environment.Works well independently, and within a team environment.TraitsPersonal attributes should include being respectful of all people, transparent behavior, hardworking, energetic, reliable, self-disciplined, cooperative, and results oriented.Education and/or ExperienceManufacturing experience in a technical rolePrevious PV module manufacturing experience, preferred.Compensation and BenefitsPaid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)401(k) Retirement PlanMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance PlansHealth Savings Account optionSupplemental/Voluntary Insurance PlansEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition Reimbursement ProgramEmployee Recognition ProgramsEmployee PV Panel Purchase Program