Quality Technician - Florida

ABOUT THE SHADE STORE

At The Shade Store, we have handcrafted the finest Shades, Blinds and Drapery for 75 years. We believe designing beautiful custom window treatments should be an effortless experience, so we offer outstanding services to help our customers every step of the way, from inspiration to installation.

THE POSITION: Quality Technician

The Quality Technician performs quality control inspections, checks, and tests during the manufacture of products. The incumbent will Inspect materials, parts and products at different stages of production as well as the production processes to ensure they meet quality standards and expectations daily. The Quality technician records observations and may make recommendations for improving processes. As the Quality Technician, the incumbent will thrive in a rapidly growing and evolving company that is bringing innovation and modern manufacturing techniques to the industry.

Essential Job Functions of the position may include:

• Inspect using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring features, and examining functionality.
• Performs tests, measurements, and analysis of parts, assemblies, and assembled or purchased product.
• Record inspection results by completing reports and inputting data into quality database/project tracking system.
• Follow standards and workflow for the inspection process.
• Communicate effectively and often with other team members and corporate leadership.
• Acquires, develops, and maintains technical data and records to assure compliance with company protocol, departmental procedures, and standards.
• Through defect analysis of customer and installation team feedback, work to review, categorize, and investigate manufacturing defects to identify root causation.
• Drive continuous improvement on the production floor.
• Audit to ensure that implemented process improvements are successful and being followed.
• Update and document construction procedures in accordance with developed manufacturing improvements.
• Actively contribute to ongoing continuous improvement efforts and projects.
• Communicate constantly with supervisor regarding issues that may come up at work.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Previous quality assurance or manufacturing experience preferred.
• 1 year of related experience and/or training.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting and project management skills. Highly organized and detailed oriented.
• Deploy strong decision-making skills - analyze information and make informed decisions, as quickly as possible.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex projects with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of modern manufacturing principles, including Lean, Six Sigma, etc.
• Preferably, knowledge and experience in the textile goods industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Visio and Word.
• Ability to stand for a minimum of 8-10 hours a day.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
• Visual acuity necessary to perform a given task.
• English language skills are required, Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
• Ability to work flexible and/or extended/Saturday hours depending on demands.
• Ability to climb and move around machinery.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds. May team-lift up 50+ lbs. Work in a safe manner especially when lifting. 
• Must be honest, have a positive attitude, be respectful, dependable, have a good attitude and a proven record of reliability (2+ years at previous jobs). Ability to understand written work direction.

THE SHADE STORE offer is contingent upon:

• Proof of legal authorization to work in the United States for The Shade Store, which will be confirmed by E-Verify within three business days of your hire date

The Shade Store provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.