Durban: Quality Technician posted by Staff Solutions

Elimination of waste:

• Ensure QCB/TQM boards are adequately updated.
• Manage quarantine store stock with the goal to reduce its inventory as per the QCB/TQM boards daily.
• Ensure all quality documentation is present on the line, implemented and operational staff are trained.
• Administration of dispositions & deviations.
• Conduct sort and prevent parts outflow to Customer where quality concerns are raised.
• Isolate and identify all defective and incomplete parts and store in Quarantine area.
• Ensure all 1ST OFF/IN Processes and Last OFF processes are conducted to the required standard, are timeously signed off and available on the line.
• Ensure all calibration is up to date.

Quality:

• Ensure Quality Standards are defined, displayed, and adhered too.
• Supplier quality management & customer quality support.
• Conduct in process checks in accordance to defined standards.
• Facilitate containment when quality concerns are raised (Internal and external concerns).
• Implement & uphold quality standards to reduce defects within the plant as per targets defined by the TQM board.

Continuous Improvement:

• Manage A3 problem solving activity to eliminate waste & improve production within areas of control.
• Reporting of Actions taken at daily FRP meetings.

5S, Safety Health & Environmental:

• Practice & improve 5S according to 5S Audit Sheet.
• Promote 5S condition in affected working areas as well as common work areas as allocated.
• Monitor status of stock identification.
• Ensure PPE is worn according to work standards.
• Check work area for any unsafe working, health, and environmental conditions.
• Follow SHEMS Procedures.

Delivery:

• Ensure First-off inspections are done & part buy-off.
• Conduct & administer process audits as per audit schedule.
• Ensure Part Quality is to required Quality Standards and raise all quality related concerns.
• Measurement reports and ensure TQM.

Attendance:

• Responsible for own personal attendance to ensure it is 98% on an ongoing basis.
• Submit accurate time sheets monthly.

General:

• Adhere to the escalation process.
• Carry out any reasonable instructions.
• Ensure that the TQM boards are Updated & maintained.
• Responsible for measuring instruments in your area.

Job Requirements: 

• Suitably Qualified
• Senior Certificate
• 2-3 years experience
• Use of measuring equipment
• Basic computer skills
• Quality Control Systems within the Automotive Industry
• Metal finishing/coating experience