QUALITY TECHNICIAN I

Job DetailsJob Location: Grand Prairie, TX 75050Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $22.00 - $24.19 HourlyJob Category: QA - Quality ControlThis is a FIRST shift position: Monday-Thursday 4AM-2:30PM Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Audit and monitor quality requirements in accordance with the company quality assurance policies and specifications. Conduct inspections on products at all stages of the manufacturing process. Document and report inspection findings and results in the BMS via Task entries.  Perform mechanical, dimensional and visual/cosmetic inspection of raw materials, components, and sub-assemblies as per Inspection Plans and Specification Requirements. Read and interpret specifications and Engineering prints. Perform product identification and traceability activities, as required. Work with other company personnel to resolve inspection questions.  Communicate/interface with: Product Managers to ensure product is in compliance with Specifications. Purchasing to address/resolve findings on supplied products. Area Supervisors on non-conformities that have originated in their area of responsibility. Document information on the computer in various databases and other internal programs. Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures. Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations. QualificationsExperience, Skills & Education: Experience Level: minimum of two years in a manufacturing or similar environment. Must possess basic writing skills Understanding and use of basic measuring tools (Calipers, micrometer & angle gage) preferred. Competent in use of K&N’s Business Management System (BMS) Previous ISO 9001 experience helpful. Previous Quality Assurance experience helpful. Must be competent in use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Windows software.   Additional Qualities Necessary: Must be detail oriented and well organized. Must demonstrate ability to simultaneously handle multiple duties, prioritize, follow through on all tasks and projects, and meet pre-determined deadlines with limited supervision Ability to demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external customers and in a 1-on-1 or team situation Consistently demonstrate a positive company image to K&N customers