Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality Technician

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Quality Manager

Job Code:

Department: Quality

Date: May 2025

JOB SUMMARY

The QC Technician position at Fluidra will be responsible (under limited supervision) of maintaining quality standards by recording any quality results and maintaining quality records per company policy. Collecting and compiling statistical quality data. This person will interact with the Materials Dept. (Receiving, Shipping, Production Planning/Scheduling and Inventory Control) personnel to assure accurate and efficient processing of material and disposition into the appropriate location (perform inspections, reworks, tests, and monitor material in the MRB location). They will also oversee MRB (Material Review Board) and of RMA (Return Material Authorization) and communicate issues with the supervisor and/or the Quality Engineering. Other or change in duties may apply depending on company needs.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

● Make acceptance or rejection decisions based on established procedures and materials inspections.

● Interpret and apply common attributes-based (e.g., ANSI Z1.4) and variables-based (e.g., ANSI Z1.9) sampling plans to acceptance activities.

● Have experience in the process used to manage non-conforming product (i.e., MRB)

● Keeps detailed records of inspections, rewoks, and defect reports.

● Be able to read, comprehend and follow written procedures/instructions.

● Be able to interpret and understand mechanical drawings, assembly drawings and BoM for inspection and rework processes.

● Be able to utilize ERP/MRP systems as necessary to determine/record key information (Oracle & Epicor) as well as disposition of received products.

● Accurately document the results of the inspections and testing.

● Assist in the writing and updating Inspection procedures, protocol, and checklists.

● Independently determine appropriate rework/inspection setups using the equipment available

● Be able to locate certain product in warehouse and segregate from Finished Goods

● Be able to perform and oversee rework operations

● Be able to manage RTV (Return to vendor) product accurately.

● Perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Improving and maintaining role KPI’s
• Support other departments and key roles withing the DC.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of quality control inspection experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to perform at this level.
• Ability to interpret engineering specifications/drawings.
• Interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills sufficient to train others in the use of inspection equipment and procedures, accurately completes paperwork, understands documentation and effectively communicates with fellow employees.
• Extreme attention-to-detail, especially in the documentation of first articles to distinguish all details and requirements of a first article (tolerances, parts set ups, etc).
• General proficiency of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Analytical Skills.
• Attention to Detail

REQUIRED

• 2-3 years’ operating a forklift
• Fluency in English- able to read, write, speak and interpersonal communications

• HS Diploma or Equivalent

While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to read and write, walk within parcel station to access documents, stand primarily; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard shipping and DC equipment; reach with hands and arms and lift up to 20 pounds. They also occasionally move and lift objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.