Quality Technician at Dover Corp in VICKSBURG, Mississippi

Job Description:

Unified Brands is a leader in professional foodservice equipment design, manufacturing and service. With an extensive portfolio of premium branded product lines to include Groen, Randell, Avtec, A la Cart and Power Soak, Unified Brands offers foodservice operators the essential equipment needed to support the varied menus of today's commercial kitchens. With an emphasis on custom fabrication and comprehensive foodservice preparation solutions, Unified Brands is a single source for cooking equipment, Sous Vide/cook-chill production, refrigeration, ventilation, utility distribution, conveyor, continuous motion washing, and meal delivery systems - with the ease of a single integrated business platform for sales, support, service, manufacturing and business operations.

Reports to:          Quality Manager                                                 Department:  Continuous Improvement & Quality

Classification:    Non-exempt                                                         Division:        Shared Services      

EEOC Class:       7-Operatives                                                      

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Inspect work in process and finished goods prior to shipment to ensure quality meets company standards.


• Audit manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with standard work instructions / key process and testing certifications.


• Track and report discrepancies found in a manner that assists quality improvement in both office and shop.


• Participate in improvement activities and cross-functional teams to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality, and to reduce rework/errors.


• Research root cause of internal quality problems, warranty claims, quality events, vendor issues, etc.  Brainstorm solutions with appropriate team to eliminate future occurrences via the corrective action process.  Track progress and verify effectiveness of corrective actions.


• Identify manufacturing training / certification needs.  Prepare and deliver training / certification.


• Create and maintain picture work instructions to assist manufacturing in proper build techniques / testing.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience reading blue prints. 


• Solid math skills including general math, dimensions, metric conversion.


• Knowledge of electrical and refrigeration systems. 


• Experience with sheet metal assembly practices.


• Basic computer skills including Word, Excel and Power Point.


• Strong problem solving and team building skills. 


• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Able to multi-task, be an independent thinker and self-starter.


• Product knowledge at an advanced level a plus.  Experience in ISO 9001:2008, Six Sigma training and vendor quality management a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• A high school diploma or GED is required.


• Associates degree or 5+ years of food service equipment manufacturing experience.  HVAC degree preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

WORKING CONDITION:

•  General office environment with several hours daily in a plant environment.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by team members, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of team members so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

This position may be located in: Americas : United States : Mississippi : Jackson

Sub Division : UB Vicksburg

Job Requisition ID : 32901