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Fluidra North America · 2 hours ago

Quality Technician

Portland, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Fluidra North America is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products and services for the pool markets. They are seeking a Quality Technician responsible for maintaining quality standards, conducting inspections, and ensuring compliance with specifications throughout the supply chain process.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for routinely conducting departmental Quality and/or Safety Audits

Perform inspections for compliance with specifications using blueprints, drawings, inspection procedures, and prior knowledge of fabrication methods to evaluate if deficiencies are present in systems, structures, assemblies, or parts

Conduct in-process and final inspections at various checkpoints during maintenance activities. This includes installations or repairs of removed, disassembled, repaired, and assembled equipment; installation of structures, systems, and associated components; equipment to eliminate work hold-ups and rework; and to ensure conformance to specified requirements

Interpret inspection acceptance/rejection criteria to identify discrepancies and non-conformances. Assemble pertinent information and materials necessary to effectively accomplish planning, scheduling, inspections, and reporting of inspection results. Interpretation and judgment of the acceptance/rejection of an item is based on a review of the work against the written requirements. Judgment and interpretation is based on training and experience

Conduct training of lower level and same level inspection personnel by demonstrating the proper techniques for performing Quality Control inspection, interpreting inspection results, documenting inspection results, documenting non-conformances, and reviewing and closing out of completed work order tasks and associated inspection documentation

Evaluate the adequacy of specific programs used to train and test inspection, examination, and testing personnel

Develop, write, review, and approve inspection, examination, and testing procedures and evaluate the adequacy of such procedures to accomplish the inspection, examination, and test objectives

Conduct surveillances, observations and submit reports and recommendations. Analyze data from surveillances and observations of work activities and documentation to identify problems. Summarize data and major points and submit reports to management for review and action. Maintain files, charts, and status reports on progress of inspections and documentation

Assist in developing new procedural controls to address the quality control aspects of the Quality Management System (QMS)

Perform independent oversight of S.R. Smith programs and processes through use of performance-based techniques. Responsible for written and verbal reporting of the conclusions of the assessments under the cognizance of a lead auditor

Routinely monitor plant and industry information to remain cognizant of assigned technical areas, and interface with line personnel, industry contacts, and regulatory agencies

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Quality control inspectionMRBRMA analysisEngineering specifications interpretationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMeasurement instruments knowledgeArithmetic skillsForklift certificationEnglish communication skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

Required

5+ years of quality control inspection experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to perform at this level

Must have experience both in MRB and RMA's areas including analysis and disposition of product as well as accurate segregation to prevent unintended use

The ability to interpret engineering specifications/drawings for disposition of products

Interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills sufficient to organize, maintain and collaborate with other departments to accurately complete paperwork, understands documentation and effectively communicates with fellow employees for disposition of products

Extreme attention-to-detail, especially in the documentation of Non-Conforming product, Corrective Actions and disposition of materials

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word as well as email's

Basic knowledge of measurement instruments (e.g., microscope, optical comparator, caliper, micrometer, pins gauge and gauge blocks)

Good arithmetic skills are required

Must have good English written and verbal communication skills

High school diploma or equivalent required

Preferred

Forklift driver certified a plus

Benefits

2 weeks of paid vacation

11 paid Holidays

Full range of health benefits including medical, dental & vision, short & long-term disability

401(K) matching (100% of first 3% contributed, 50% of the next 2%)

Health and wellness programs / gym reimbursement

Educational assistance up to $7,000 per year

Company sponsored FUN events!

Generous product discounts

Company

Fluidra North America

Fluidra is a publicly listed company focused on developing innovative products, services and IoT solutions for the residential and commercial pool markets, globally.

Founded in 1969

Carlsbad, California, USA

5001-10000 employees