• Quality Technician 2nd Shift

    Oatey (Winchester, NH)


    75 Plumb Pak Drive, Winchester, New Hampshire 03470 United States of America

     

    Why Oatey?

     

    Since 1916, Oatey has provided reliable, high-quality products for the residential and commercial plumbing industries, with a commitment to delivering quality, building trust and improving lives. Today, Oatey operates a comprehensive manufacturing and distribution network comprised of industry leading family of companies: Oatey, Cherne, Keeney, Quick Drain, Hercules, Dearborn, GF Thompson, William H. Harvey, Masters, Contact, Belanger, Lansas, and Durgo.

     

    At Oatey, we're doing big things — and by joining us, you'll have the chance to do big things too. You can build a strong career in an innovative, inclusive, high-performance environment, with the confidence that your company cares — about you, our customers and our world. **Ready to make an impact in a place where you matter?**

     

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    Position Summary:

    Ensures the quality of all processes, procedures, materials, processes rework and finished products. Also performs scheduled tasks as support for environmental and safety functions with additional responsibilities as assigned. This position is a second shift 3:00PM-11:30PM Monday-Friday work schedule and reports directly to Quality Manager.

    Position Responsibilities:

    Conduct daily quality inspections in all departments to audit the following:

    Procedure compliance/documentation with ISO9001 quality systems.

     

    In-process quality inspections, using established procedures.

     

    Incoming inspection, including first piece inspection, verification of Supplier’s Certificates of Analysis, etc.

     

    Validation of product quality conformance to specifications.

     

    Complete ongoing Reliability Testing to ensure current products continue to meet product performance and/or formulation specs.

     

    Provide disposition and segregation of rejected materials and/or products. Summarize data and provide appropriate reports. Maintains rework inventory. Provides samples and sample data.

     

    Maintain calibration/verification records for all lab testing instrumentation and hand-held devices. Prepare test pipes (go-no go Gauges) for fit testing. Supply manufacturing with calibrated measuring and test equipment.

     

    Provide organizational quality support by assisting with problem resolution on the shop floor which includes gathering information on any quality-related issues, conducting root cause analysis and providing resolution for non-conformities. Participate in manufacturing CIP meetings as the QA representative and in ongoing quality training of manufacturing and QA staff.

     

    Maintain good housekeeping in lab, office and storage areas.

     

    Maintain and keep organized all QA files and documentation for easy reference and ISO9001 documentation compliance.

     

    Other duties as assigned.

     

    Knowledge and Experience

     

    Good communication and organizational skills.

     

    Computer literacy with Microsoft Office software applications.

     

    Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

     

    Basic understanding of quality concepts including variation, process control and root cause analysis.

     

    Cooperative attitude toward co-workers and supervisors.

     

    Knowledge of various equipment used in a laboratory (Fill machines, pallet jack, box knife, batch gun, mix tanks, drum mover, microscope, viscometer, Gas Chromatograph, and computer).

     

    Education and Certification

     

    High School Diploma required.

     

    Associate’s Degree in a business, engineering or scientific course of study or equivalent experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment preferred.

     

    At Oatey we are committed to help our Associates grow their career. Apply today and grow with Oatey!