Quality Technician II at Gates Corporation in Galesburg, Illinois

Job Description:

At Gates, we welcome challenges, celebrate hard work, and continually seek new talent to join our global company. Our Columbia, MO Plant is looking for Production Operators.  Please review below to see if this might be the right opportunity for you: PERKS AT WORK 

• Great team culture that works together to get the job done


• Eligible for benefits in 30 days or less, including 401(k) with company match


• Paid Time Off - starting at a max of 21 days per year!


• Employee Discounts - computers, vehicles, amusement park tickets, gym memberships, and more!

ABOUT THE JOB

• The Quality Technician will be responsible for process set-up verification and provides specialized technical support to engineers and production for final product characteristics. Test processed materials against quality specification, assists in trouble shooting production issues. Provides alerts to key personnel on negative trending. They will be required on short notice to fill in for absences, vacation, etc. on other shifts.  This responsibility includes the comparison of product to specifications and meeting the needs of the customer.  This position has responsibility for quality goals; cost of poor quality, PPM, and internal scrap. 


• Performs quality tests/inspections on products, materials, components, parts, etc. at various stages of the production process to ensure compliance with quality and reliability standards.


• Processing customer returns and reporting on results


• Records and reports on measurement and process performance data


• Analyzes data and writes summaries to validate or show deviations from existing standard


• Recommends modifications to existing, or suggests new, standards, methods and procedures.

ABOUT YOU 

• Operates under limited supervision. Independently determines approach to completing assignments.


• Ability to handle varied and moderately complex assignments.


• Decision making involves compiling and organizing information from a variety of sources and using judgment in applying internal guidelines and procedures.


• Knowledge in Quality tools (GR&R, Control Plans, PFNEA, etc.)


• Basic understanding of Gates Galesburg Quality Management System


• Moderate computer skills (Microsoft Office)


• Communicate effectively with customers


• High Level interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence and coach across multiple levels within the company and locations


• Demonstrated understanding of product requirements


• Proficiency with iMES, ERP systems, and other systems used in manufacturing such as Oracle.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without sponsorship 

 WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Temperatures may vary in accordance with weather conditions and may be extreme. Gates is managed in compliance with OSHA guidelines and requires all employees to wear steel-toed shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection. ABOUT GATES Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations. We know that"s trying to fancy the terminology* think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyer belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all? We invite you to learn more about us and our values at www.gates.com/careers.  Gates Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law. 


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