Job Title: Quality Technician
We are currently searching for a Quality Technician to join our team at Wilsonart Engineered Surfaces, the UK's leading manufacturer of decorative surfaces and laminate worktops.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting Quality Leads in resolving quality issues within production and operations, ensuring products meet customer requirements and product specifications, and supporting maintenance of Integrated Business Management Systems.
Main Responsibilities:
* Assist Quality Leads in resolving quality issues within production and operations.
* Ensure products meet customer requirements and product specifications.
* Support maintenance of Integrated Business Management Systems.
* Carry out laboratory tests/inspections and report/rectify non-conformance issues.
* Write reports and provide information to management.
* Liaise and communicate with other departments.
Requirements:
* Strong communication and listening skills.
* Being observant and technical-minded to resolve technical and mechanical tasks.
* Being thorough and dependable (an eye for specifics and detail).
* Able to use various measurement equipment/devices (incl. aesthetic/visual).
* Using good judgment and willing to challenge norms.
* Handling multiple tasks (multi-tasking/task management) – self-starter.
* Experience of working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Desirable Attributes:
* Equipment MSA, GR&R, CPk Studies.
* Ability to utilise analytical, statistical, and reliability tools of lean principles.
* Trained Internal Auditor would be advantageous.
* Knowledge of ISO Management Standards and Lean principles.
* Knowledge of FSC/PEFC.
* Experience in previous Quality role/environment.
Location: Based in Shildon, County Durham
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Benefits:
* Life Insurance x 4.
* Employee Assistance programme.
* Competitive pension rates.
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays).
* Service awards.
* Free Parking.
* Free Hot Drinks Vending Machine On-Site for All Staff.