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Form of workThe Quality Tech is responsible for inspecting materials and products for conformance to specifications using fixed or present measuring instruments under immediate supervision. This role ensures KPS Global is able to meet quality, safety, and efficiency standards and satisfy customer requirements.
Major Responsibilities
- Performing duties in accordance with current Quality Management System, Safety Management System, and KPS Global Code of Conduct requirements
- Auditing and inspecting raw materials, component parts, sub-assemblies, and finished goods to ensure conformance to specifications
- Completing and maintaining all associated electronic processes and paperwork including bar-coding, checklists, stamping, blueprints, shipping/receiving documents, accessory lists, and scanning of materials
- Maintaining departmental housekeeping and 5S standards
- Adapting and/or calibrating equipment including tape measures, micrometers, and calipers to established guidelines, typically under the guidance of an outside vendor
- Create non-conformance reports for material not meeting the required specifications, ensure proper identification and segregation, communicate non-conformance to production for material disposition, and log issues in database
- Support production personnel on quality training for product specifications and criteria
- Conduct process compliance audits per established audit protocols
Required Skills
- Must be able to stand and walk on concrete up to 100% of the work day
- Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs alone and over 50 lbs with assistance
- Must be able to climb and balance
- Must be able to use hands to reach, handle, and/or feel
- Must have manual dexterity in hands for tool usage
- Must be able to visually inspect products
- Must be able to work in a non-temperature controlled environment
- Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment
- 10% travel required
Required Experience
- High School Diploma
- 1 – 3 years of related experience
- Ability to read and interpret blue prints
- Intermediate math and reading comprehension skills
- Ability to read a tape measure, micrometer, caliper, depth gauges, go-no go gauges, scales. (Hi-pot preferred)
- Basic Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to read, speak, write, and understand English and Spanish a plus
- Basic time-management skills
- Ability to demonstrate safe and effective utilization of all required equipment
