QUALITY AUDITOR (37986)

JOB TITLE: Quality Auditor

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Great Lakes / Quality

DATE DEVELOPED: 01/2023

REPORTS TO: Quality Manager

POSITION SCOPE

The Quality Auditor is responsible for facilitating various quality activities which includes but is not limited to auditing, identifying defects, gauging product to meet customer requirements, facilitating containment, communicating with affected parties, training team members on part specific requirements, monitoring defect rates on in-process and finished production units and assisting with the Problem-Solving process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read, comprehend, and follow written, standardized work instructions and trained procedures to perform any audit of cast/trim/secondary operations for quality standards.
• Communicates quality issues and concerns to process techs, operators, cell leaders and managers.
• Maintains inspection records and reports.
• Performs and properly documents 1st piece and end of run inspection.
• Assist in containing non-conforming material including issuing of quality alerts and hold tickets.
• Train production associates on quality standards and process changes as applicable.
• Perform gage calibration, layouts, process alerts and assisting in gauge R & R, break test, CMM operator.
• Complete tasks and targeted production goals on a daily basis to meet production standards.
• Accurately enter data into production software and quality systems.
• Prompt and effective follow up on issues, assigned tasks, improper or faulty equipment to proper supervisor.
• Learn new tasks and adapt to frequent job duty changes as required by business and manpower demands.
• Work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area consistent with safety, 5-S, and work rules and regulations.
• Work overtime hours as required and be available for emergency overtime when the need arises.
• Regularly report for work on time with a desire to perform to the best of your abilities.
• Perform Job Specific Training Form duties if available.
• Other duties are assigned from time-to-time.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies with all company employment policies, procedures/processes, and programs. Performs duties in compliance quality, safety, and manufacturing requirements.
• Exhibit Companies Core Values.
• Ability to work in other classifications or departments as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Communicate with associates and between shifts on daily activities.
• Other duties are assigned from time-to-time.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential and additional duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability also required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential and additional functions.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, and WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience using inspection and gauging equipment (calipers, micrometers, snap gauges and pin gauges).
• Knowledge of parts and manufacturing process including work and inspection instructions.
• Knowledge of basic computers.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• High School Diploma preferred.
• Knowledge of basic math, reading, and writing.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability: ability to adjust to new circumstances, or change; is flexible; handles constructive feed-back, effectively.
• Communications: communicates both verbally and in writing effectively; listens; documents effectively.
• Dependability: ability to work independently and accepts accountability; stays focused; meets work demands; sets personal standards and meets commitments; is reliable, and trustworthy.
• Quality of Work: ability to focus on details and accuracy; looks for improvement in processes or procedures; owns/acts own quality issues; exhibits sound and accurate judgement and makes timely decisions.
• Strives for Results: manages work load; seeks additional responsibilities and generates innovative, cost-saving revenue generating ideas; manages priorities and time; plans and is organized; demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to goals; is a good steward of company resources.
• Team Orientation/Ability to Work with Others: collaborates; cooperates; provides excellent customer service: both internal and external; teamwork.

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Please note: Continuously (80%-100%), Frequently (21%-79%), Occasionally (up to 20%)

• Possess good physical stamina and coordination. Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to continuously and repetitively:
  • Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
  • Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections.
  • Promptly detect and respond to visual and auditory safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
  • Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, long-sleeves, and steel-toed safety shoes.
  • Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold).
  • Use hand positioning to grip/grasp devices such as gauges, calipers, measuring devices, and a wide range of power and vibrating tools or other equipment.
• Frequently and repetitively:
  • Bend, push, pull, twist, kneel, and reach to perform work.
  • Lift or carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds and periodically care or lift materials weighing up to 35lbs.
  • Ascending and descending steps, stairs, and platforms.
• Occasionally sit (10% or less)
• Recognizes potential exposure to mechanical, chemical, electrical, and explosive hazards.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Associate to successfully perform the essential and additional duties and responsibilities of this position.

DISCLAIMER: The requirements listed above represent the essential knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Additional or different requirements may exist in this role. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.