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Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Jefferson Industries Corp - West Jefferson, OH 43162Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $22.50 - $25.50 HourlyJob Shift: FirstJob Category: AutomotiveAs the North American headquarters for G-TEKT Corporation, Jefferson Industries actively participates in the Global Automotive Industry. As part of our involvement, Jefferson Industries Corporation offers design and development for press dies and other tools necessary to produce automotive products. We embrace programs for product development including product design review and Advanced Product Quality Planning. Our facilities support high quality product manufacturing, and we provide a timely and flexible approach to meeting the needs of our customers. We are actively seeking a Quality Assurance Management Support associate to join our Quality Assurance team on 1st shift (core schedule, Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm) Position Description Note – The following is not intended to be all-inclusive. Business conditions change and develop, as well as the individual develops requiring flexibility, straight forward communication, and forward thinking to prepare and adapt to change. The individual is expected to grow within these guidelines focusing on excellence within the role. You work in a friendly and courteous manner providing an accurate flow of communication. (both internal and external). This will prepare the individual for potential future positions as the business needs require and the individual demonstrates their contribution and potential. Your position is responsible for providing professional and dependable service and to develop our Team’s capability to deliver JIC’s key objectives to all our customers and suppliers. You will have a complete understanding of all customer/supplier requirements. Your understanding of JIC’s Management Policy “To become the best supplier” through our philosophy and guiding principles “Safety, Morale, Quality, Cost & Delivery” is imperative. This role will be measured against specific targets as noted in the departmental business plan. Summary: The QUALITY Assurance Welding management support associate SUPPORTs welding with quality issues and takes data on all comp parts within their assigned areas. they perform job DUTIES in a manner which meets established quality, delivery, cost and safety targets. The QUALITY Assurance Welding management support associate IS EXPECTED TO FOLLOW OPERATING AND QUALITY PROCEDURES IN PERFORMING DUTIES IN THE MOST EFFICIENT MANNER POSSIBLE. they must fOLLOW COMPANY SAFETY AND OTHER POLICIES AS OUTLINED IN the ASSOCIATE HANDBOOK. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: SAFETY Ensures each member of the team supports the safety program by promoting safety and enforcing safety policies Report any injuries or unsafe conditions to your supervisor immediately Maintain safe working conditions by keeping work area clean and organized at all times. QUALITY ASSURANCE Daily follow up of QA Daily Whiteboard issues both internal and external. Daily follow up of all change points within the weld department and confirm part quality. (Refer to change point control procedure – WI-MA-377) Calibrated LMI probes / Creaform daily prior to use and according to the manufacturer’s instruction manual. (Notify your supervisor if out of spec) Follow the Datamyte Check Part Handling Procedure for proper part removal from line (WI-WE-2002). Evaluate comp parts in the fixture (inspection / creaform) prior to and after clamping. (no twist allowed) Confirm part is free from deforms, weld locations are correct, and other non-conformities do not exist. Document on the Datamyte and Creaform Quality Check Sheet (WI-QA-304 and Form-QA-67) Confirm all required pin checks meet customer requirements. Collect data on each model parts from each line that is ran within your assigned area. (Correct information must be entered into the collector or creaform prior to taking data – program, build event, line, etc) Return all good parts to the PQ associate (WI-WE-2002). Do not place parts into the shipping container Notify dimensional group if there is any major change from previous collection. Respond to quality calls in the welding department and assist production in the containment of suspect parts. Communicate all Weld Production quality concerns and issues to the Stamping and Quality Management Team (Coordinator, Asst, Manager, Manager) Communicate Stamping quality concerns and issues to Weld Production and Quality Management Team (Coordinator, Asst, Manager, Manager) Assist in weld quality investigations. Communicate findings, containment, temporary and permanent corrective action to the JIC Weld Management Team (Coordinator, Asst, Manager, Manager) Assist with weld jig verification, ensure no worn/loose/missing location pins, net blocks, bushings etc. Report any items that cannot be resolved to your direct supervisor COST Supports department budgets and costs. Promotes efficient use of time. DELIVERY Review all whiteboard issues daily with associates in your assigned areas. Attend trials required by new model MANAGEMENT Helps to develop current best practices for quality assurance. Participates in departmental and interdepartmental meetings. Demonstrates strong organizational skills. Assists with the department business plan. Demonstrates ability to work independently with little or no supervision. Accepts job assignments and changes in a positive manner, takes responsibility for own and team’s performance and job assignments. Seeks out new assignments, proposes new work methods and finds better ways to complete tasks. Other duties may be assigned. QualificationsJOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS Interpersonal Skills: Possess skills to communicate with associates, management team, other department managers and senior management. Leadership Skills: Strong communication skills to provide direction and motivation to fellow team members, members of other departments, and production associates. Problem-Solving Skills: Able to quickly identify defects and solve problems with equipment, process, and documentation to avoid missed quality, delivery or safety concerns. PDCA Implementation: Basic understanding of the PDCA Program (Plan, Do, Check, Act) Computer Skills: Competent in Office computer software, including Word, Excel and Power Point. Competent in use of ERP systems. EDUCATION, MATH, LANGUAGE AND/OR EXPERIENCE Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers. Intermediate level skills with standard office suite programs: word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email. EXPECTATION OF A STRONG MANAGEMENT SUPPORT ASSOCIATE Performs above Essential Duties & Responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner. Maintains satisfactory attendance record and follows JIC policies as outlined in handbook. Receives training and reacts positively to improve performance of job duties. Must be self-starter with own continuous improvement agenda. Must have a high energy level and attention to detail that routinely delivers expected results. Must demonstrate flexibility in work schedule to meet demand