Overview
Manufacturing Quality Specialist Jobs in Adairsville, GA at Zobility
Title: Manufacturing Quality Specialist
Company: Zobility
Location: Adairsville, GA
Job Location: Adairsville GA
Position Type: Direct hire
Pay Rate $ 30 -32/hr with benefits
Job Description:
- The Quality Specialist is responsible for improving awareness of Quality, Environment, and Safety (QSE) among all employees across the different production departments.
- The role supports the development of the Q&E system and ensures compliance with agreements, standards, and procedures at all levels and workstations.
Requirements:
- 5+ years of quality control or manufacturing inspection experience required with welding/metal fabrication knowledge preferred
- Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Ability to read and interpret measurements using calipers, micrometers, height gauges and related quality instruments
- Knowledge of quality control processes and inspection methods
- Strong independent decision-making skills with the ability to halt or stop production lines immediately when parts fail to meet quality standards
- Basic understanding of chemical processes and coatings (preferred)
- Analytical and reporting skills with basic data entry skills for logging quality metrics
- Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
- Good communication and teamwork skills
Key Deliverables:
- Motivate and ensure that all employees work safely and in accordance with Client QSHE standards.
- Ensure that all work is carried out in a safe, efficient, and quality-focused manner.
- Promote a Lean mindset and continuous improvement.
- Ensure that all activities and processes comply with QSHE standards, policies, work instructions, and local legislation.
Daily:
- Quality control at each workstation (hanging/unhanging) per team and record it
- Check the baths (degreasing/rinsing/KOH/titration) and make corrections if needed
- Check S&M packages – “Quality Control.”
- Water half-test: smooth lines (adhesion)
- . Mill parts for tensile testing (mother coil or slit coil)
- Check waste carts (properly sorted)
- Production control of NSTs (validation)
- Report (send to colleague and the Quality Department Manager)
Weekly:
- Check wastewater discharge
- Clean the wastewater venturi
- Inventory of the Q-zone compared with SAP
- Calibrate smooth line measuring benches
- Check weekend production
- Verify the quality of finished products: warehouse and outside storage
- “Scrap & rework” meeting
- From each smooth line, place 1 sample in the salt spray test
Monthly:
- Calibrate coating inspection devices (“Elco”)
- Check powder expiration dates
- Record an oven temperature curve: each line
- Over one week, check 2 trailers per team for correct loading
- Check intermediate materials such as powders, coils, etc.
- Perform powder analyses (gloss / crosscut / MEK)
- Check supplier reference plates
Production Control:
- Carry out in-depth internal audits according to a fixed audit plan
- Perform internal audits of workstations
- Negotiate and coordinate with the relevant departments and managers
- Follow up on corrective actions
- ·Monitoring controls in case of non-conformities
- Perform load tests
- Draft an internal complaint in case of non-conformities / NCRs
- In case of non-conformities, pass on the necessary information to the Quality Administrator
- Prepare an inventory of measuring tools → calibration
- Assist with calibrations carried out by external companies: Collect measuring devices. Evaluate and communicate results. Follow up on actions. Assistance with medical examinations
Safety:
- Follow general safety instructions
- Wearing and using PPE is mandatory (work clothing, high-visibility vest and/or jacket, safety shoes, safety knife)
- Report hazardous situations
- Maintain work area order and cleanliness
- Keep the quality office and the Q-Zone tidy and clean
- Dispose of waste in the appropriate waste containers
Physical Work Conditions:
- The Quality Specialist is required to work in an industrial manufacturing environment for the duration of their shift.
- This role involves prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
- The employee must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- The position requires working in a loud environment where hearing protection may be necessary.
- The Quality Technician will also be exposed to varying temperatures, including heat and cold, as the facility is not climate controlled.
- Environmental conditions may fluctuate based on weather, machinery operation, and production demands.
- The employee must be able to safely navigate the production floor, work near moving equipment, and maintain focus and accuracy while performing quality inspections and coaching activities under these conditions.
