Quality Control Technician

Quality Technician performs quality control inspections, checks, and tests during the manufacture of products in the production area. This position will be responsible for the inspection of materials, parts and products at different stages of production. This position will also communicate / train the quality systems to other Mauser Indianapolis employees as needed and records observations and may make recommendations for improving processes.

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Follows all Safety and Quality procedures and observes the operations to insure a safe environment.
Responsible for ensuring the compliance of Food Product Safety & Product Quality of the molded product, to meet the expectation of our customers.
Knows common practices associated with the proper handling of food grade products per GMP requirements.
Performs daily quality control inspections, checks, functional tests, documents and disseminates results.
Review production schedule and create batch records and labels.
Review and approve completed batch records including Positive Release
Complete First Good Part approval in timely manner
Verifies Line Clearance activities
Escalate issues to appropriate personnel
Work with plant personnel to assist in measurements, root cause activities, and resolution of daily quality issues.
As needed, perform Gage R&Rs and Qualification studies.
Interact with production personnel to ensure quality checks, packaging, documentation requirements and the quality system is clearly understood.
Effectively perform Event Based Investigations (EBI) and Hold for Inspection (HFI).
Provide detailed daily quality download.
Write, train and follow procedures.
Maintain the work area in an organized and professional manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Understands and follows Hazard Materials Regulations 49 CFR Part 172.704 (a)(1) General awareness/familiarization training, (a)(3) Safety training, and (a)(4) Security awareness training

Skills:
Possesses well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Quality background in measurement techniques and analysis preferred.
Use of problem solving and continuous improvement skills is necessary
Ability to work in a high paced and multi-task environment.
Demonstrates organizational skills and is very detail oriented.
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
Demonstrated capacity to work with Microsoft Office Products, Outlook, and other critical computer applications.
Ensure a well-developed and positive attitude towards working together as a team.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, government manuals, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine correspondences to both internal and external contacts. Ability to speak effectively with customers and coworkers of all departments within the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, volumes, and cost associated with customer orders. Ability to apply concepts of basic math. Ability to use Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, and diagram or schedule form.

Education and/or Experience:
Quality background in measurement techniques and analysis preferred.
High School Diploma or GED. At least 2-4 years experience in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
To be capable of productivity in a diverse range of environments
Exposed to moving mechanical parts
To be able to work in a team setting

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
None

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.