Quality Tech

Location: Camden, TN

Department: Quality

Reports to: Supervisor, Quality Systems

Job Classification: Onsite

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Band: Business Support

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the position is to perform timely and accurate quality audits. The focus is on products that are produced by assigned Internal Manufacturing facilities. This position will evaluate and perform all audits based upon specific Tech Packs and Carhartt’s procedure requirements. Responsible for data integrity during the audit process.

We Are All Leaders at Carhartt

In our words and by our actions, we strive to emulate the hardworking example set forth by our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. We Lead Business by creating value, delivering on results, and making changes along the way. We Lead Self by being inclusive, recognizing that our differences make us stronger as we strive to build a better world, together, for all hardworking people. We Lead Others by communicating and clearly defining the path as we walk bravely into the future. Working at Carhartt, we are all given a seat at the table and the honor of continuing the legacy.

Representative Responsibilities

Ensures safety, housekeeping and preventive guidelines are maintained in assigned area.

Performs timely and accurate quality audits on sewn products and cutting tasks at different stages of production.

Required to record and report results for finished goods audits, procedure audits, fabric audits, fabric test preparation, cutting audits, and communicate all non-conformances to the appropriate channels.

Prepare fabric swatches for lab testing and shrinkage testing from new fabric shipments and perform fabric inspection per the defined procedure.

Accurately and consistently utilize all applicable quality requirements: Tech Packs, How to Measure Guide, Defect Threshold Manual, Final Audit Procedures, Irregular Policy, Cutting Audit Procedures etc.

Evaluation and measuring of all sample types when presented.

Collaborates with production to answer questions and concerns in a timely manner.

Collaborate with production to weekly audit and manage correct disposition of repairs and irregulars.

Participates in construction and specification reviews as requested.

Attend and participate in pre-production meetings regarding quality.

Attend Quality Team or departmental meetings as required.

Required Education

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum of 1 year of quality or sewing operator experience; or a minimum of 2 years of general work experience.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Intermediate computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office.

Ability to fully understand tech packs and sewing specifications and how they apply to auditing.

Quality experience preferred.

Working knowledge of apparel construction and industry preferred.

Sewing experience or knowledge preferred.

Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Manufacturing sewing environment.

Strength: Light - Frequently

Movement: Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, feeling

Vision: Color Vision

Equipment Used: Office Equipment

Hazards: Proximity

Travel: Light

This position has an On-Site location: Associate will work on-site for all work-related activities.

Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.

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