Job Description

Job Location Hazelwood, MO 63042 Position Type Full Time Education Level High School Salary Range $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage None Job Shift Graveyard

Join the 125-year legacy of Potter Electric Signal Co. Potter has been a part of the St. Louis community since 1898 and we are very proud of our rich history in the fire and life safety industry. Potter's mission is to be the "Symbol of Protection" for fire and life safety solutions worldwide by combining the latest technology in fire protection with the dedicated manpower for which we have been known for over one hundred years. Our vision is to provide industry leading quality solutions, products and services for the protection of life, property and the environment. With unwavering dedication to our customers, Potter looks to continue as the industry standard in both product and service with increased focus on international expansion.

Each employee at Potter takes great pride in knowing that every product we assemble, service, and sell is for the purpose of saving lives around the world. We strive to provide employment opportunities to those individuals who are performance driven, team players, take pride in their work, and are enthusiastic and passionate about their job.

Potter Global Technologies and our private equity firm, KKR, value our employees and all that they do. KKR offers a unique benefit and opportunity for all employees to participate in an ownership program of Potter Global Technologies. Being a co-owner allows each employee to play a more direct role in the business itself and reap the financial benefits of the Company’s success.

of the Position

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for maintaining product quality. This role performs tests and inspects products, processes, and procedures at various stages of production process to compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products.

Primary Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Support in-process inspection of all products.
2. Accurately record test data, using Epicor, Microsoft Office, and other computer programs.
3. Communicate and coordinate findings with Quality Management and Quality Engineering.
4. Understand customer expectations of and needs from all product.
5. Prepare data for further analysis, as needed.
6. Attend Meetings on the factory floor

Secondary Responsibilities

1. Associate degree in technical field, plus two years of related experience in Quality Control, or combination of relevant education, experience, and training.
2. Proven and successful track record working in a similar role, highly desired.
3. ISO 9001 or other standards experience (ex. IATF 16949, ISO 17025, VDA) highly desired.
4. Experience in Fire, Automotive or Aerospace industry, a plus.
5. Quality certification, such as from ASQ, advantageous.

Required Skills/Abilities

1. Ability to multitask with attention to detail in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
2. Ability to excel in ambiguous circumstances or situations.
3. Ability to effectively communicate with multi-functional partners over a wide range of subject areas.
4. Knowledge of manufacturing environment.
5. People skills, ability to motivate, engage and coach all levels of employees.

Qualifications

Work Environment/Physical Demands/Travel

This job operates in a warehouse/manufacturing setting where hand tools and parts are used to assemble products, such as pliers, screwdrivers, box cutters, power tools, screws, automatic tape dispensers.

This position must be able to lift 25 pounds at times. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

Preferred

Qualifications

1. Experience in Quality Control
2. Knowledge and experience in manufacturing
3. Proven and successful track record working in a similar role.
4. PCB troubleshooting experience.
5. ISO 9001 or other standards experience (ex. IATF 16949, ISO 17025, VDA).
6. Experience in Fire, Automotive or Aerospace industry.
7. Associate degree in technical field.

This is a full-time position, on-site at the manufacturing facility. The weekly hours worked are 40 hours per week. There may be a need for overtime work.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.