Job title:  Quality Technician

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

General Description
Quality Technician will be responsible for performing Quality/ISO functions relative to raw materials, fabric testing, preparation of compliance documents and maintenance of quality records.

JOB RESPONSABILITIES AND TASKS

• Inspection of goods and products according to quality and safety standards during all stages of production process
• Develop and maintain company inspection reports
• Ensure goods and products comply with company standards as well as federal and state regulations
• Ensure test equipment is calibrated and working correctly, including calibration and cleaning testing equipment
• As needed, audit and establish calibration requirements and records
• Administer Collection of data and draft quality reports
• Identify possible areas for improvement in quality control processes
• Ensure production is not hindered by quality testing procedures
• Perform manual, visual, and automated quality checks
• Ensure employees adhere to safety and quality regulations.
• Report safety and quality infringements to the QA manager and management staff
• Share observation about procedures compliances and recommend ideas to improve production efficiency
• Report quality abnormalities to supervisors, managers, and QA manager
• Ensure the ISO 9001 requirements are met and maintained
• Prepare Quality Alert reports
• Interpret work instructions and confers with management/engineering staff to determine quality and reliability of standards
• Perform special projects as required
• As determined by QA Manager, Process or Application – Ensure that production deviations are maintained within developed limits and that adequate feedback and recommendations are acted upon prior to becoming a repetitive fabric quality problem.
• Provide assistance to production with problem solving and technical input
• Ability to train operators to ensure procedures are current and understood
• Perform and coordinate Internal Audits and follows up on any finding

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate with good understanding of mathematics and the capacity to interpret, comprehend and execute instructions 
• Experience in all Microsoft Office software.  (Advanced Excel skills preferred.)
• Ability to understand and execute verbal instructions coupled with the ability to handle multiple tasks
• Good knowledge of vendor sourcing practices (research and evaluating)
• Ability to comprehend and make sound quality decisions is a must 
• Must be able to work with shop floor personnel and be able to handle issues as they occur
• Experience: Minimuim 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.