Summary

The Quality Assurance Technician tests materials before, during, and after production to measure the characteristics of materials and ensure that they conform to specifications. They are responsible for inspecting and testing the raw materials and products to make sure they meet required levels of quality. Additional responsibilities will include evaluation of returned material under a Returned Goods Authorization, disposition of final assessment, and special projects assigned by the quality manager.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Maintain Safety as number one priority
• Follow Quality Assurance standards
• Test material using various lab equipment
• Evaluate returned material for defect accountability
• Communicate regularly with production and quality management
• Devise sampling procedures and directions for recording and reporting quality data
• Plan, conduct and monitor testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality
• Collect and compile statistical quality data
• Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system
• Responsible for document management systems
• Complete any additional special assignments as assigned

Education and Experience

• Two (2) years of experience
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a natural science (i.e. Chemistry, Biology, etc.) preferred but not required
• Quality inspection, auditing and testing experience a plus
• Experience with implementation of corrective action programs
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and databases
• Experience in a manufacturing environment desirable
• Knowledge of tools, concepts and methodologies of QA
• Must be able to work in the U.S.

Key Competencies

• Detail oriented
• Strong communication skills - verbal and written
• Data collection, management and analysis
• Problem analysis and problem solving
• Planning and organizing
• Decision-making
• Customer service orientation
• Teamwork

Key Behaviors

• Are accountable to others
• Have the courage to challenge the status quo
• Are honest with co-workers and customers
• Able to be innovative problem solvers
• Are engaged team members
• Add value to the Company
• Expects excellence of self and others
• Overserves top customers
• Understands, simplifies and acts to improve processes

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear; uses hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls. Duties include data entry 80% of the time. The employee may lift, push or pull up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee works in a factory environment and is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions and toxic or caustic chemicals. He/she is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is loud.
• The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation describes and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation.

Other benefits include things like :

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) program with company match and competitive vesting schedule
• Medical concierge service intended to reduce medical costs, time, stress
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (to support mental health, elderly care, and more)
• Discount program for enjoying life outside of work
• Paid time off and paid holidays

AMMEGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

ABOUT US
Ammeraal Beltech is the member of AMMEGA Group - a global company located in 40 countries. We value our employees, customers, entrepreneurship, and we act in an agile and responsible way. Our mission and continuous improvement culture is the foundation for a strong and sustainable businesses appreciated by our customers. The Ammega Group's businesses provide advanced and high-quality belting solutions for 20 different industries including global logistics, food production, fitness equipment, household appliances and energy production.

ABOUT THE TEAM
We belong to a global network of over 6000 employees of Ammega Group. Our employees, being a part of a high-performance organization, develop their careers in a global environment, participate in diverse teams and take advantage of our worldwide expertise in conveyor belting, power transmission, fluid power and business services. AMMEGA's sustainable business approach ensures our teams operate within a safe and stable work environment, with high respect for their professional development and well-being.