Job title: Quality Control Technician
Company: AGI
Job description: Description :Position Title: Quality Control Technician
Pay: $25.00 – $30.00/hour based on experience. $1,000 Sign on bonus!
Department: Manufacturing
Division: AGI Sioux Falls
Location: Sioux Falls, SD, USAAbout AGIAGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.AGI Hi Roller manufactures a line of premier commercial enclosed, dust-tight and self-reloading conveyors, designed for installation in grain handling facilities, soy and corn processing operations and industrial operations. It specializes exclusively in the design and application of conveyors which will not only contain dust and spilled materials but will also automatically reload that material back on the carrying surface of the belt.The OpportunityThe Quality Control Technician is responsible for visually inspecting and testing products at various stages of production to ensure they meet quality standards, including safety regulations, by inspecting production units in various stages of production identifying defects, documenting findings, and reporting issues to relevant personnel to maintain product quality and compliance.The TeamThe role will report to the Production Manager and work with other members of the team.Responsibilities
- Verify drawings and pedigree, layout drawing, and quote all match each other.
- Visually examine raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods for defects or inconsistencies using various inspection tools and techniques.
- Develop and perform standardized tests on products to measure critical parameters.
- Record test results, analyzing data for trends and patterns, and identifying potential quality issues.
- Prepare detailed reports on inspection findings, non-conforming products, and corrective actions taken.
- Maintain and calibrate testing equipment (measurement, torque, etc.) to ensure accuracy.
- Observe production processes to identify potential quality issues and recommend adjustments as needed.
- Create and maintain quality control checklists for each product type and functional department.
- Review warranty and customer feedback data and spearhead root cause analysis and continuous opportunities.
- Investigate quality issues, identifying root causes, and propose corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Lead QC steering committee and meet regularly with other team members to ensure that issues are prioritized and are being resolved with appropriate corrective actions.
- Work with production teams, engineers, and management to address quality concerns and implement improvements.
- Develop, track, and report pertinent quality metrics.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
- 3- 5 years of quality control and manufacturing experience required.
- Knowledge of welding and metal fabrication processes generally gained with 3+ years of experience.
- Proficiency using a CAD viewer, Microsoft Excel and Word is mandatory.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints required.
- Ability to carefully inspect products and identify even minor defects.
- Understanding of testing procedures, quality standards, and relevant industry regulations.
- Ability to interpret test results and analyze data to identify trends.
- Identifying the root cause of quality issues and proposing effective solutions.
- Ability to accurately record inspection findings and maintain detailed reports.
- Ability to understand different jobs and to have a willingness to be cross-trained.
- Ability to collaborate with a team
- Ability and willingness to take initiative
- Attention to detail
- Ability to carry out assigned duties without injury to self or others; adhere to safety procedures; maintains orderly work area.
- Ability to comprehend technical topics, prints, and jobs. Ability to read a print, measure product to specifications.
- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Consistently at work on time each and every day.
- Ability to the facilities 5S guidelines and maintains area daily to meet these standards.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
- On the job training and growth opportunities
- Cross training to different areas to increase skill levels
- Great team and company culture
- Clothing reimbursement program
- Company provided basic PPE
- Great benefits package
- Excellent 401(K)program with a company match up to 5%
- Health insurance and health savings account
- Dental, vision and life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Employee Referral program
AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.
Expected salary: $25 – 30 per hour
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Job date: Sun, 17 Nov 2024 08:48:39 GMT
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