Job Summary Statement:
The Quality Technician will play a critical role in ensuring that our solar modules meet industry standards and customer expectations. This position involves conducting inspections, performing tests, and supporting the quality assurance processes throughout the manufacturing cycle. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a passion for renewable energy.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conducts inspections of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Performs a variety of tests and measurements using appropriate tools and equipment to verify product quality.
- Monitors operations to ensure they align with quality criteria, industry regulations, and customer requirements.
- Reads drawing and specifications to understand the requirements of products.
- Documents and analyzes test results and prepare reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Collaborates with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify and address quality issues, recommending corrective actions as needed.
- Participates in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, tests, and quality control activities.
- Assists in training production staff on quality standards and best practices.
- Adheres to established safety and housekeeping procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment.
- Stays current with industry standards, regulations, and emerging technologies in solar energy and manufacturing.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:
- Associates degree in a relevant field (e.g., Quality Assurance, Engineering, or Manufacturing) or equivalent work experience.
- Previous experience in a quality assurance or quality control role, preferably in manufacturing, is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001) and quality control methodologies (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean).
- Proficiency in using measuring tools and testing equipment (e.g., multimeters, calipers, thermal imaging cameras).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work in manufacturing environment, including standing and walking for up to 12 hours per day.
- Ability to lift, push or pull up to 30 lbs.
- Ability to stoop, kneel, bend on occasional basis
- Ability to reach above shoulder and below waist frequently
- Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects repetitively on a frequent basis
- 20/40 vision in each eye (with or without correction) and the ability to distinguish between red, yellow, and green is required