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8am-4pm

My Client who are a leading manufacturer within their field are seeking an experienced Quality Technician to join their team.

Quality Technician Requirements:

  • Experience working within a manufacturing environment (Chemicals preferred)

  • Knowledge of quality control methodologies and best practices

  • Experience with product testing and quality control systems

  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills (5WHYS, 8D, ISHIKAWA, CAPA

  • Some experience with process and product auditing

  • Proficient in data analysis and performance metrics

    Quality Technician Duties:

    • To accurately complete all necessary documentation in a timely manner.

    • Work to assigned procedures as defined in the Quality Management System and Management Review decisions.

    • Support combined Internal audit Schedule.

    • Assis in organising, preparing data, etc. for regular non-conformance reviews – customer complaints & process non- conformance and monitoring of QMS objectives. 

    • Work with Production team to establish quality standards.

    • Monitor and analyse data quality performance.

    • Data collection and analyse data to identify areas for improvement.

    • Document, track, and report on quality actions and outcomes.

    • Coordinate and manage corrective actions when quality issues arise. 

    • Identify opportunities for improvement in the quality process.

    • Ensure all company products and services meet quality standard. 

    • Immediately report any incident which management need to address using the appropriate reporting systems in place. 

    • Respond to required corrective and preventive action in a timely manner

    Keyskills:

    Quality Coordinator, Quality Controller, Quality Tester, Quality Technician, Quality Analyst 

    Commutable from Wigan, Standish, Leigh, Atherton, Ashton-In-Makerfield, Ince-In-Makerfield, Hindley, Orrell, Abram 

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