OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Tech is responsible for inspecting, preforming lab test on all products to ensure all products conform to RS and Customer specifications. As a member of the RS team, this position will support an organizational culture that cares for other's well-being through best practices in health and safety, in addition to the company's values of respect, integrity, quality, teamwork and professional growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts quality inspections at various stages of the production process per RS/Customer Specification.
• Assist with Supplier development.
• Preform Incoming inspections and maintain proper records per SOP requirements.
• Work with production operators in ensuring the quality of the product at all stages of the production process.
• Preform various laboratory tests per Work Instructions to ensure product conformity to RS and Customer Specifications.
• Prepare test reports.
• Maintains lab safety and helps maintain lab cleanliness.
• Performs inspections of poles for custom cut lengths, drill patterns, and final inspections against engineering drawings.
• Conduct other pre-production, final product and shipping inspections.
• Maintain both electronic and hard copies of quality records.
• Inform Quality Manager of any discrepancies in tests or inspections.
• Serve as backup for all other quality tech positions.
• Perform Calibration inspection of various gauges/tools per RS SOP's and maintain accurate records.
• Report all equipment related issues to the Quality Manager.
• Ensure proper inventory of materials to perform the job.
• Assist the Engineering Department in the research, trial/development, selection of new processes and equipment to improve processes.
• Assist in training and cross training of team members.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with QMS Audits.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Comply with all Company Safety rules.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

TRAINING / QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma at a minimum, Associates degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• One to three years' experience within a Quality role in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Engineering print reading knowledge and experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Industrial production environment. Hours will be from 11-7pm then moving into Continental shifts.
• Time critical support required.
• Interaction with chemicals, heavy machinery, and moving equipment.