Quality Control Auditor

Description

Position Summary

Inspect, test, sort, sample, or weigh nonagricultural raw materials or processed, machined, fabricated, or assembled parts or products for defects, wear, and deviations from specifications. Uses precision measuring instruments and complex test equipment to collect data and then reports results and makes accept/reject decisions. Audits products, processes, and documentation and recommends improvements. Leads plant level nonconformance controls and reporting. 

Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks

• Quarantine suspect products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications.  
• Runs the daily Material Review Board at the Plant level and works with Production to drive dispositions and actions to resolve problems and protect the customer and next operation. 
• Analyze and interpret blueprints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required.  
• Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, and work for conformance to specifications.  
• Notify supervisors and other personnel of production problems, and assist in identifying and correcting these problems.  
• Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products, and recommend necessary corrective actions.  
• Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications, using measuring instruments such as rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers.   
• Analyze test data and make computations as necessary to determine test results.  
• Supports Problem Solving and Continuous Improvement in conjunction with Quality Engineers. 
• Audits processes and product at various stages of Product Realization and reports results and makes related decisions. 
• Use statistical tools as needed to support Process and Product Controls and variation reduction. 
• Responsible for knowing and following all environmental, health and safety rules, policies, and procedures for work area and takes responsibility to assure that personal work activity is conducted in such a way so as to not affect the safety of themselves or others. 
• All other duties as assigned. 

Competencies By Role

• Basic Communication Skills ~ Definition: Basic ability to read, to write and to comprehend verbal instructions in English including safety, work instruction, LMS training, etc. Basic ability to verbally communicate in English.   
• Creativity/Innovation~ Definition: Is committed to developing professionally, attends professional conferences, focuses on best practices, takes advantage of variety of learning activities, and introduces newly gained knowledge and skills on the job. Completes assigned company training in a timely manner, takes responsibility to progress through established training plans 
• Problem Solving~ Definition: Identifies and defines problems through the gathering of relevant information leading to the development, implementation, and evaluation of solutions results. 
• Equipment Operation ~ Definition: Knowledge of appropriate procedures for using, and ability to use specific equipment or machines to meet defined quality and quantity standards. 
• Initiative/Self Motivated ~ Definition: Acts without being directed. Proactively follows through on work activities and goals to capitalize or resolve them. Has personal desire to improve or enhance processes, avoid problems, and/or develop opportunities.   
• Planning & Organization~ Definition: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently. Ensures that regular, consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility. 
• Teamwork/Team Player~ Definition: Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables.    
• Technical/ Professional Expertise (including use of technology) ~ Definition: Possesses, acquires and maintains the technical/professional expertise required to do the job effectively and to create solutions. Applies and improves extensive or in–depth specialized knowledge, skills and judgment to accomplish a result or to serve one's "customers" effectively. 

Core Competencies

• Accountability ~ Definition: Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self–imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.   
• Continuous Improvement ~ Definition: Continuously looks for opportunities to refine and improve process, systems, products, etc.  
• Customer Focused ~ Definition: Builds and maintains internal and external customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization.  
• Integrity ~ Definition: Demonstrates responsibility for the image of TCDC. 
• Productivity Focused ~ Definition: Makes effective use of all equipment and tools available to maintain high productive output without sacrificing quality 
• Quality Oriented ~ Definition: Produces results or provides service that meets or exceeds set standards. Monitors and checks work to meet quality standards; demonstrates a high level of care and thoroughness; checks work to ensure completeness and accuracy. 
• Safety Oriented ~ Definition: Performs jobs in a manner that minimizes hazards to self, others and the environment. Maintains a physical work environment that contributes to the well–being of others. Being aware of conditions or circumstances that affect one’s own safety or the safety of others.    

Requirements

Physical Demands 

Frequency: Continuous 67–100%, Frequent 34–66%, Occasional 1–33% 

STRENGTH

• No lifting and carrying of 50 lbs. 
• Occasional lifting and carrying of 21 to 49 pounds 
• Occasional lifting and carrying of 1 to 20 pounds 
• Frequent standing 
• Frequent sitting 
• Frequent walking 
• Occasional pull and pushing 

MOTION

• Occasional twisting and bending  
• Occasional reach(overhead and out–stretched) 
• Occasional kneeling, climbing, crawling, bending and stooping 

REPETITION

• Occasional repetitive motion 
• Occasional use of vibratory tools 
• Frequent grip, torque and fine manipulation 
• Frequent handling/grasping 

OTHER

• Occasional exposure to hot and cold temperature extremes  
• Functional vision  
• Ability to discern colors 
• PPE Required 
• No Driving 
• Continuous Talking 
• Continuous Hearing 

For the purpose of compliance with ADA and Workers Compensation, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials. 

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to moving mechanical parts; extreme heat and vibration. 
• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. 
• The employee is frequently exposed to fume or airborne particles. 
• The noise level in the work environment is continuously very loud.   

Education and Experience

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and may require some vocational training or job–related course work.