QA Coordinator - Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Coordinator

Location: Richmond, VA, 23231

Schedule: Monday – Friday 6:00am – 2:30pm

Compensation: $20 - $23/hour

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, observes and audits the manufacturing of parts, part assemblies and completed units using inspection sheets, engineering drawings, manufacturer's specifications, and precision measuring equipment to ensure quality products.

Essential Functions:

Uses inspection sheets, engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications and any precision measuring equipment to complete end-of-line inspection of completed parts and or assemblies.

Audits work in process and finished goods, as required, in Fabrication, Machining, Welding, Painting, and Assembly departments to ensure production of quality products.

Initiates non-conformance tickets and processes all non-conformances in a timely manner in accordance with disposition procedures.

Coordinates with appropriate management for disposition of suspect parts and/or assemblies.

Documents inspection findings via pictures, notes, and detailed descriptions within the quality inspection database.

Responsible for performance testing and inspection of completed products as assigned.

Helps with problem solving and troubleshooting as it applies to the quality control functions.

Provides manufacturing floor support on a daily basis to ensure in-process work meets standard or specifications.

Initiates and implements manufacturing improvements and/or design changes that help eliminate product defects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

Able to read blueprints to include weld, fabrication, electrical, and assembly drawings, engineering drawings, schematics, and other technical instructions.

Able to use precision measuring equipment including tape measure, square, calipers, gauges and micrometers.

Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Computer data entry and retrieval skills preferred.

Must have and maintain an acceptable driving record according to the point system as established for the Alamo Group liability insurance.

Education:

High School diploma or GED certificate required.

Knowledge of manufacturing processes including forming (fabrication), welding, machining, painting, and/or assembling practices preferred.

Previous auditing or inspecting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Previous basic statistical analysis and root cause analysis preferred.

Working Conditions:

Frequent lifting and or carrying items up to 50 lbs independently.

Frequent climbing in and out of vehicles which includes climbing up and down ladders.

Frequent standing and walking on concrete surface and outdoors.

Ability to work days, nights, weekends and overtime as needed. May work some irregular hours.

Why work for Qualified Staffing?

We offer a fantastic benefits package to all of our employees. This includes healthcare, vacation/holiday pay and 401K! In fact, these are the same benefits that we offer our corporate employees!

Applying for one job with Qualified Staffing is like applying for hundreds of jobs all at once!

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