Job Description

PELLA CORPORATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Pass drug screen

• Complete color acuity test. Passing score required to make decisions regarding color match.

• Pass pre-work ability screen

• Pass pre-work vision screen

• High school diploma or equivalency

• Pass pre-employment tests

• Work in a team environment with the ability to communicate in a concise, polite and respectful manner

ENVIRONMENT

• Noise level requires hearing protection in designated areas

• Seasonal high temperatures and humidity

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply with safety, quality, and production requirements and procedures.

• Flexibility of work hours, including mandatory OT, coverage of both shifts, when business needs require

• Ability to safely work with and around moving equipment.

• Ability to learn, and rotate to, different responsibilities and / or positions

• Ability to communicate in a concise and respectful manner with team members

• Regular / dependable attendance consistent with attendance guidelines is required

• Ability to meet physical requirements of the job

• Ability to learn and perform repetitive job tasks

• Perform Total Productive Maintenance duties

• Maintain good housekeeping

• Must inspect and troubleshoot all aspects of production as outlined in quality processes and audits

• Provide internal/external customers with support in resolving quality issues

• Must be able to assist with problem resolution during new product introductions

• Must be able to design and carry out statistical studies and special quality projects

• Must be able to conduct classes and train others on statistical process control techniques, material standards and general quality practices

• Analyze and implement Quality projects; Involvement in preventative activities such as process documentation, machine capability studies, and defect data collection are required.

• Provide leadership that will utilize the talents of all team members

• Coach and mentor team members regarding safety, quality, and productivity to achieve department goals

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties may be assigned

• Able to work with minimal supervision

• Support and participate in Kaizen events and other improvement activities

• Additional responsibilities as outlined in the progression documentation

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Manufacturing experience is necessary

• Previous quality experience as a Quality Technician – Level 1 progression

SKILLS AND TALENTS: (*skills are required prior to entry into the position)

• Decision making / problem solving in a manufacturing environment.

• Use of hand tools and machinery is required

• Requires communication skills and the cognitive ability to learn the safety, quality, and productivity standards

• Learn, comprehend and implement Lock Out/Tag Out and safety and quality procedures to assure the safe and proper operation of the equipment

• Ability to perform simple to moderately difficult math

• Familiarity with American units of measure for weight, time, and distance
• Ability to be a self-started and decision maker
• Proficient knowledge of computers: Microsoft Office, Thrive, AutoCAD, Oracle
• Flexibility to travel to vendors and other Mfg. sites
• Read and interpret blueprints
• Proficient mechanical aptitude
• Efficient time management

TRAINING PREFERRED:

• Problem Solving Certification (Pella or external certification)

REQUIRED CLASSES:

• MS Excel 1 & 2

• MS Word 1 & 2

• PS PowerPoint 1

• Quality Technology

• Wood Technology

• Paint Technology

• Glass Technology

• Adhesives & Sealants

• Industrial Math

• Measurement Technology

• Standard & Technical Blueprint Reading

• Algebra & Trigonometry

• DMAIC Problem solving Unit 1 & 2

• Mentoring & Training Techniques

• Normal Distribution ATH2001

• Measurement System Analysis ATH2002

• Variable Gauge R&R ATH2003

• Data Collection ATH2004

• Process Capability ATH2005

• Minitab

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift up to 60 lbs. at waist level and up to 30 lbs. at shoulder level up to an occasional basis when moving products
• Push or pull with up to 70 lbs. of force up to an occasional basis when moving products
• Generate up to 65 lbs. of grip strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products
• Generate up to 15 lbs. of pinch strength up to an occasional basis with each hand while handling products
• Display average coordination with both hands up to a continuous basis while performing job tasks
• Perform elevated work up to an occasional basis when handling products
• Stoop, kneel or squat up to an occasional basis when handling products
• Reach forward and to the side up to a frequent basis when handling products
• Stand up to a continuous basis and walk up to a frequent basis during the course of each shift
• Able to perform repetitive tasks up to 12 hours per day