QA Technician I
Kinetico · Newbury Township, OH
- Level
- Technician
- Team
- Quality
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at Kinetico (industrial) in Newbury Township, OH.
- Tools it names
- Tooling
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How this role compares
Against 25 other live quality postings in Ohio.
- Experience asked
- Not stated
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 54%
- Root cause 42%
- Lean 23%
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- What does a normal week look like on your team?
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This plant: Kinetico in Newbury Township
3 other open roles at this site · 4 people we found on the quality team.
- Quality Engineer Supervisor · Quality · Supervisor
- Manufacturing Engineer I · Manufacturing
- Senior Production Manager · Production · Manager
Full description from KineticoAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Responsibilities
- ◆Learns production procedures that ensure conformance to engineering specifications.
- ◆Verifies processes related to quality and are understood and followed.
- ◆Develops knowledge and skills necessary to perform visual and dimensional inspection of molded and purchased parts.
- ◆Learns testing protocols that verify the functionality of a product or part, and the use of appropriate measuring and testing equipment.
- ◆Acquires knowledge of process audits that ensure adherence to work instructions.
- ◆Learns and performs dock audits that ensure adherence to shipping and packaging standards.
- ◆Records data into the databases that contain inspection records.
- ◆Maintains work area by cleaning, straightening, and sweeping as necessary.
- ◆Adheres to all safety policies and procedures and maintains a safe and clean work area.
- ◆Performs other duties as assigned.
key responsibilities
as documented in the QA Training and Qualification Matrix.
- ◆Ability to follow standard operating procedures and apply basic analytical skills to perform activities.
- ◆Works with others in a manner that promotes teamwork, learning and development of self and of others.
- ◆Uses tools and equipment safely and properly.
- ◆Follows procedures and documents results accurately.
- ◆Completing work assignments on a timely basis.
Key Decision Rights
Uses existing procedures to perform straightforward tasks; no opportunity to deviate without prior supervisor approval or instruction.
Job Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
- ✓High School Diploma required.
- ✓Ability to operate effectively both as an individual and as a part of a team.
- ✓Basic mechanical and math aptitude.
- ✓Basic computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet proficiency.
- ✓Basic mental and visual attention to detail.
- ✓Basic written and verbal communication skills in a business setting.
- ✓Basic organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
- ✓Ability to read simple blueprints.
- ✓Ability to use calibrated gages, tools, and fixtures.
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Kinetico believes in treating its employees with respect. They play a vital role in enabling our innovation, growth and success. We strive to provide them with opportunities to grow in a motivating environment. To view positions currently available at Kinetico, click the button below.
Job Description
Purpose: The learning level Quality Assurance Technician works under direct supervision to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to apply quality standards and perform audit processes and inspection requirements.
Key Areas of
Key Performance Indicators
- •Develops the skills obtained through prior experience and/or formal training to perform
Physical Effort and Work Environment
- •Work performed in a shop environment.
- •Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- •Frequent lifting to 10 pounds.
- •Occasional lifting to 25 pounds.
- •Frequently exposed to noise, airborne particles, and plastic fumes
Our Commitment and Difference
Founded in 1970, Kinetico was started by two engineers who pioneered the development of non-electric, fully automatic water treatment systems. Evolving from the Tangent Company, a small consulting design firm, Kinetico soon became a global organization of independent dealers, international distributors representing nearly 100 countries. Through the dedication of its founders, employees and distribution network, Kinetico has experienced tremendous success. The company has grown from a two-man, creative undertaking into a strong and dynamic organization.
Innovative technology and a strong commitment to customer satisfaction have distinguished the company and positioned Kinetico as a leader in today’s ever-changing water treatment industry manufacturing water softeners, along with a wide range of systems that improve water quality for general use, as well as those that provide high-quality drinking water for consumption. Kinetico products are Third Party certified to confirm quality and performance and complimented by the most comprehensive warranties in the industry.
Kinetico is part of the Axel Johnson Group of companies, a global organization and fifth generation company that continues to be successful in developing leading businesses.