Quality Lab Technician

Summary of Position

Corporate

EHS

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs routine and special testing of raw materials, foam, and finished seat components.
• Test performance of seats.
• Inspect parts for defects, measurements, and conformance to specifications.
• Conduct durability and density tests, H-point and static load deflection as required.
• Accurately record test results, measurements, and observations.
• Enter data into quality tracking systems and prepare reports for Quality leadership.
• Communicate findings promptly to Quality Engineers and Managers.
• Operate lab testing equipment, fixtures, and measuring devices; maintain preventative maintenance and necessary supplies.
• Calibrate, maintain, and clean equipment according to procedures.
• Report any equipment malfunctions or needs for repair.
• Follow established testing procedures, work instructions, and safety guidelines.
• Ensure all testing and documentation meets customer, company, and ISO/IATF standards.
• Maintain organized records and retain samples as required.
• Support production and quality teams by providing timely feedback on test results.
• Work with cross functional teams to investigate defects, non-conformances, or customer complaints.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.

Reporting

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off

Competency Requirements

• Confidentiality : Adheres to the upmost confidentiality; particularly in regard to handling employment/personal information. Works with the team to ensure that all information from within the department is kept private.
• Multitasking : Must possess the ability to change from one task to another in quick manner based on company needs
• Communication: Works to ensure respectful, timely, accurate and appropriate communication across all levels of the organization.
• Initiative : Identifies problems and takes action to address current or future problems. Proactively engages to solve issues verses simply thinking about future actions.
• Engagement : Engages team members in developing goals, executing plans and delivering results (output). Motivates team members through clear and consistent communication. Models adaptability. Uses collaboration and influence skills to achieve successful outcomes.
• Leads by Example: Sets a good example for peers to follow.
• Integrity : Performs in such a way as to inspire a high degree of trust and acceptance amongst co-workers across all departments
• Customer Service Orientation: Focuses efforts on discovering and meeting the customer’s needs. Develops trust in all relationships internally and externally.
• Organizational and Self Discipline : Efficiently organizes and executes assignments. Demonstrates self-discipline and reliability.
• Analytical Skills / Problem Solving : Understands situations, problems, or issues by breaking them down into smaller pieces, or tracing the implications of a situation in a step-by-step way. Systematically organizes the parts of problems. Makes systematic comparisons of data or aspects, prioritizing, planning, and developing countermeasures.
• Flexibility / Adaptability: Adapts and works effectively in a variety of situations and with various individuals or groups. Seeks and appreciates opposing perspectives on issues. Adapts approach as the requirements of the situation change. Changes or easily accepts change in organization or job requirements.
• Works Safely: Strives for an accident-free workplace. Keeps safety at the “heart” of everything done. Treats safety as a personal responsibility and sees oneself as being responsible for the safety of others.
• Teamwork : Contributes meaningfully to work group efforts by offering new ideas for improvement. Demonstrates a cooperative manner in dealing with supervisors and other team members. Does his/her part toward group effort
• Mutual Respect and Support : Works cooperatively with others. Welcomes and takes advantage of opposing ideas and opinions are always respectful to others.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY*

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Position Requirements and Qualifications

• 2 or more years in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry
• Experience in automotive seating manufacturing is a plus
• Tier 1 experience preferred
• 2 or more years of experience in manufacturing quality lab environment

Technical / Computer Skills

• Must possess normal or corrected-to-normal vision with the ability to perceive and differentiate colors to ensure accurate quality inspections and testing.
• Desired experience with Durability, Sound Evaluation, and Hardness Test Machines
• Desired experience with Torque Wrenches, Calipers, Micrometers, Height Gages, Pin Gages
• Must be proficient with MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email)
• This Position Description is intended as a summary of the job responsibilities for this particular position. HTGSS reserves the right to add, remove, and/or alter job responsibilities in whole or in part with or without notice. Additionally, all HTGSS team members are subject to all other HTGSS policies and procedures, including those set out in HTGSS’s Team Member Handbook.
• This Position Description is not a contract. Every Team Member’s employment with HTGSS is voluntary and is subject to termination by the team member or HTGSS at will, with or without cause, and, with or without notice, at any time. Nothing in this Position Description or HTGSS policies shall be interpreted to be in conflict or to eliminate or modify in any way the employment-at-will status of HTGSS team members.
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