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Terrasmart, Inc. Quality Assurance Technician - QUALI001698 in Walker, Michigan
Terrasmart is the leading turn-key solution provider for solar mounting systems. We design, engineer, manufacture, and install solar mounting systems for commercial and utility scale projects. As a specialist in ground mount, roof mount, and custom designed specialty solar structures, we focus on providing best-in-class solar racking systems and project management capabilities to serve owners and integrators.
Terrasmart is an exciting and dynamic place to work, with a wide range of career opportunities. If you are looking to have a meaningful career with purpose, it's time to consider joining the Terrasmart team as a Quality Assurance Technician!
Position Summary: Measure parts to verify accuracy using various measuring instruments. Examine parts visually for physical defects. Compare parts and materials to verify conformance to drawing and/or engineering specifications. Compare hardware on assemblies, subassemblies, and parts to verify part quality. Identify and reject nonconforming assemblies, parts, raw material, or components. Record the type and quantity of defects to maintain control records. Conduct internal quality audits. Create quality documents as appropriate. Perform, lead, and guide root cause analysis. Responsible for signing off on first piece articles for each job. Reviewing products during manufacturing to make sure they meet quality standards. Managing tools and measure equipment to maintain compliance for calibrations (Novastar) Train to SOP Issue and train any quality alerts. Perform any necessary quality test to ensure product meets quality standard quality standards Moderate comfort with heavy equipment such as injection molding and understanding of quality standards. Able to perform pull test and various other tests to ensure quality standards are adhered to.
Position Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary accountability satisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Additionally, the physical demands and the work environment typically encountered are listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education / Experience: (an equivalent combination of education and experience required to successfully complete the primary accountabilities is indicated below) Degree: HS Diploma/GED Major: Related Years of Experience: 5 Years Area: Manufacturing Years of Experience: 3 Years Area: Quality
Competencies / Technical Skills: Core Competencies: Building Collaborative Relationships; Customer Orientation; Result Orientation; Personal Credibility Additional Position Competencies (max 4): Interpret technical drawings, technical quality writing, QM experience Technical Skills: MS Office, SharePoint
Licenses / Certifications Forklift Certification, preferred
Physical Requirements (Approximate time spent to be included in physical demands such a walking, or bending, specific lifting requirements (lbs.) and/or other requirements such as vision or hearing.
Must be able to walk, stand, and bend frequently, up to 8 hours a day. May be required to lift, up to 60 pounds. Occasionally required to move and handle material.
Work Conditions: Office / Manufacturing Warehouse Plant/office work environment, candidates must be within commutable distance to Terrasmart Grand Rapids facility
Sponsorship not available for this opportunity.
Why Terrasmart? Outstanding Employee Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD/LTD, 401(k) with company match Meaningful Work in the Renewable Energy Industry Team-oriented culture Opportunities for career devel