QC Technician Apprentice - Cross Technologies

The QC Technician Apprentice will gain hands-on experience in gathering data collection and reporting for all manufacturing assembly operations. Associates will learn how to accurately record and report this data to operations and provide corrective and containment assistance to the manufacturing team. The QC Technician Apprentice will be an embedded on-site technician at John Deere in Ankeny, IA on 1 st shift.

Essential Functions:

This associate will gain insight and hands-on experience with the following -

• Collect accurate inspection data and be able to report these findings to operational personnel
• Maintain a safety and customer service mindset at all times
• Assure that analytical equipment is in good working order and that inspections and maintenance activities are executed on schedule
• Manage QC audit routes and complete requirements by their scheduled completion
• Identify, correct, and document discrepancies
• Notify customer with concerns and work collectively with manufacturing and technical personnel to resolve issues
• Document and report non-conformances and identify equipment trends
• Serve as a back-up for other QC Techs
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Meet or exceed all site contractor requirements, including random drug screening, safety practices, ethical conduct, and any other appropriate requirements
• Effectively communicate with management, maintenance, and other employees in a timely manner when quality activities dictate action
• May perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Site Manager

• Some knowledge of mechanical, electrical and/or a technical background preferred; Associates or technical degree preferred
• Ability to read and understand blueprints/schematics preferred
• Good written and verbal communication skills mandatory
• Computer competent with standard software packages including MS Word, Excel
• Must be able to multitask, have a sense of urgency and great organizational skills, be detail oriented, and have a strong work ethic
• Performance driven and customer focused

Required Behavioral Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Situational Adaptability
• Drives Results

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• The ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time
• Ability to speak, write, and utilize a PC effectively
• The ability to navigate in an industrial environment
• Must be able to walk, talk, hear, sit, stand, use hands repetitively
• Must be able to work from the ground and work in tight spaces
• Must be able to stoop and bend below knee level 1 - 2 times an hour
• Lifts, carries, pushes, and pulls less than 50 pounds but greater than 25 pounds occasionally
• Reaches out and overhead

DISCLAIMER

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an "at will" employment relationship.