QC Technician Lead - 2nd Shift - $25.85/hr

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Summary: Responsible for ensuring Quality personnel safely achieve the daily Quality function in accordance with Westlake policy and in compliance of internal and external product standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This position reports directly to and will receive direction from the Quality Supervisor.

The primary responsibility of the Quality Lead is to perform daily operational duties safely and efficiently. These duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Follow all safety rules and procedures and be an advocate for a safe work environment.
• Monitor and evaluate the activities of Quality Inspectors and Technicians focusing on safety, attendance, and staying on task, except when on break.
• Train new Quality personnel and evaluate their skills according to internal guidelines.
• Assist in the Quality training of manufacturing personnel.
• Schedule and record equipment calibrations in accordance with industry and internal standards.
• Send test equipment to outside vendors for repair or calibration as required.
• Identify and recommend equipment for maintenance or replacement.
• Assist engineering in the qualification of new or modified tooling by evaluating product samples in accordance with applicable standards (ASTM, NSF, CSA, UL, etc.).
• Oversee incoming inspection and reporting including review and storage of all COAs.
• Audit and maintain all Quality records, primarily with a computer but via paper occasionally.
• Lead the investigation of customer returns and complaints and develop actions and timely resolution in collaboration with the Quality Supervisor.
• Lead daily shift hand-offs in the absence of or at the direction of the Quality Supervisor.
• As required, perform all the duties of a Quality Technician or Quality Inspector.
• Maintain a clean work area by following 5S methodology and safety guidelines.
• Assist the Quality Supervisor in scheduling overtime.
• Collaborate with other departments as necessary.
• Other work-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Quality Inspectors and Technicians, at direction of Quality Supervisor.

Qualifications: Understand all internal Quality processes, procedures, and functions.

Education and/or Experience: High School or equivalent. Minimum two years Quality Technician experience or equivalent quality related experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend sufficient English to follow work instructions. Ability to write in English.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform basic mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and averaging with both whole and fractional numbers.

Technical Skills: Ability to use a computer, tablet, and other digital equipment.

Reasoning Ability: Capable of accurately making decisions to approve or disapprove product based on provided technical information. If the event information is not provided, must be able to develop a plan to gather information and execute. Ability to collaborate and work around other employees in a professional and ethical manner.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

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. Must be able to lift 35 pounds 3 feet high. Dexterous use of both hands and feet. Good vision and hearing. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time, up to 70% during working hours.

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. Must be able to work with limited supervision. General factory. Exposed to heat, cold, noise, dust, oil/grease, solvent welding cement, and traveling powered industrial vehicles.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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