Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary : The position of Quality Control Specialist ensures the quality of the products built and delivered are according to the agreed-upon customer requirements.
Performs tasks associated with efficient and timely shipping of product.
Essential Functions :
- Quality Control :
- Check quality of product going through plant
- Identify quality issues and bring to the attention of the Plant Manager and work toward correcting issues as quickly as possible
- Inspect signage to ensure UL48 standards as being followed
- Continue to refine the quality control process and bring ideas for improvement to production manager
- Ensure photographs are taken of all product before it leaves the plant including pre and post loading
- Download and sort photographs to folders on external hard drive
- Help with special projects going through shop
- Assist with prototypes
4. Follow the rules and regulations related to the safety of all employees working for the Company
- Adherence to all mandated safety procedures including : driving policy, production area safety requirements and fire safety
- Safety requires all employees to review materials provided by the Company related to any updates on safety procedures
- Informs management of any safety related issues
- Other duties as assigned
Competencies :
- Ability to prioritize tasks and handle numerous issues simultaneously
- Organized, detail and results oriented
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make good decisions based on the best interests of the company
- Strong sense of urgency to complete tasks in a timely manner
- Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
- Mechanical capabilities
- Basic mathematical skills to include but not limited to adding, subtracting, multiplication, division, and percentages
- Ability to read a tape measure
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Ability to read blue prints and interpret sign / shop drawings and specifications
- Thoroughness / detailed
- Time management
- Apply personal safety measures including utilizing the correct PPE
- Ability to use electric hand tools
- Ability to take measurement of a job (ex : using a tape measure, steel rule, tri square)
- Knowledge of carpentry skills
- Leadership demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
- Problem analysis and resolution
- Performance management
- Collaboration skills
Work Environment : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment can be loud. The use of hearing protection and safety eyewear is required. The use of additional specific safety equipment may be required.
Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to perform the following activities :
- Standing.
- Walking. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
- Sitting. Ability to sit at a desk for long periods of time.
- Fingering. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers.
- Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
- Talking. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
- Hearing. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.
- Light work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and / or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
- Visual Acuity. To perform close visual acuity to perform an activity such as : preparing and analyzing data and figures;
transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and visual inspection.
- Reaching : Extending hands and arms in all direction
- Forward bending, squatting, overhead reaching, kneeling / crawling, and climbing
- Continuous standing
- Lifting : Up to 70 lbs and team lifting up to 100 lbs
- Carry and use 5 lb to 10 lb power tools or paint containers very frequently
- Pushing and pulling
- Moderate level of hand to eye coordination and dexterity including picking, pinching, holding, grasping and repetitive flexion / rotation
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work : This is a full-time, 40 hour a week position with overtime as required. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel : No travel required.
Educational Requirements :
Highschool diploma or GED.
Preferred Educational Requirements :
Technical school training or certification.
Knowledge Requirements :
- Proficient in common PC based software (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc)
- Strong data entry skills
- Experience with Macola EM 10 preferred
- Experience in quality control in a manufacturing environment
- Forklift certification
- Overhead crane certification
- LED light installation and wiring
- Knowledge of UL 48 standards
- Forklift certificate
- Operate electric and pneumatic tools
- General construction methods
- Hand tools
- OSHA general industry standards
General Disclaimer : The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.
Other duties may be assigned as needed by the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Allen Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital, disability or veteran status.