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Quality Technician II (Pitman Day Shift)

Silfab Solar
Full-time
On-site
Burlington Washington United States
Solar Jobs
Company Description

Making a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

Our purpose is to make a difference in the world by reducing carbon emissions and improving access to clean energy with every module we make.

At Silfab Solar, the energy of our people is the power behind our success. Our employees actively shape the solar innovations of tomorrow, while adhering to the highest ethical operating standards and promoting a respectful and safe workplace for our diverse workforce.

Our state-of-the art facilities in the US and Canada engineer and design the latest generation of solar products and utilize advanced manufacturing technology to produce high-efficiency PV cells and modules intended to outperform the market. As a profitable and rapidly expanding company in one of the fastest-growing sectors in the renewable energy industry, Silfab provides you with an incredible opportunity to build your career and contribute to a sustainable future. We are committed to investing in our employees, providing a dynamic and supportive environment for learning and professional growth. We offer competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for advancement, but more importantly, we offer you the ability to make a real difference in the world.

Together we can create a brighter, cleaner future for generations to come.

Job Description

Summary of Position

The Quality Technician II is responsible for ensuring the overall quality and compliance of products or services within a company. This position is typically a more advanced role than Quality Technician I, requiring a higher level of expertise and experience in quality control and assurance processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Inspecting output samples using industry-appropriate methods

Checking that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures and complying with legal requirements

Reviewing blueprints and specifications to compare to produced goods

Recording inspection results by completing reports, summarizing re-works and wastes and inputting data into quality database

Training the production team on quality control measures to improve product excellence

Proposing improvements to the production process

Monitoring the use of equipment to ensure it is safe and discard any that do not meet standards

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and radiographs

Perform testing at various stages on the manufacturing line

Collecting and compiling statistical quality data

Assisting in the development of test methods and inspection plans

Determining the root causes of product defects and scrap

Verifying all equipment is calibrated correctly

Perform quality controls following the Work Instructions (WI’s) on raw materials, semi-finished, and finished products.

Suggest improvements of the WI’s in order to reduce scraps and improve the performance of the finished product.

Improve the capacity for in-depth analysis and improvement of the process.

Continually support the Production staff on WI’s, quality and process issues in cooperation with Management.

Create statistical analysis and reports on the quality of raw materials and finished product as required.

Utilize and maintain the supplied instruments of measurement according to WI and safety standards.

Monitor and suggest improvements to Management on the production recipes for the various steps of the process.

Monitor and audit operations, suggesting improvements to the tools of quality control used in the production line

Provide hourly reports to management via email

Qualifications

Skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision yet knows when to ask for help.
Proven proficiency with computers, Microsoft Office and Excel programs, and statistical software packages.
Excellent understanding of problem-solving techniques including 8D, 5Why’s, Fishbone, etc.
Works well within a team environment.
Ability to learn and apply new knowledge to resolve problems.
Knowledge of reading blueprints/ GD&T Drawings

Traits

Personal attributes should include being respectful of all people, transparent behavior, hardworking, energetic, reliable, self-disciplined, cooperative, and results oriented.

Education and/or Experience

Manufacturing experience in a technical role
Previous PV module manufacturing experience, preferred

Additional Information

Compensation and Benefits

Starting at $26/Hr
Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, and holiday)
401(k) Retirement Plan
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
Health Savings Account option
Supplemental/Voluntary Insurance Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Employee PV Panel Purchase Program

l your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.