R10063043 Quality Technician (Open)

Location:

Cambridge, MD (Calgaz) - Industrial spec gas

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Here at Calgaz Gasco, we are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Technician to join our team at our Calgaz Cambridge, MD facility. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining and improving our quality management systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 11118, and ISO 17034 standards. This role requires a strong understanding of quality principles, calibration procedures, and a commitment to continuous improvement, whilst being able to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Quality

Maintain and uphold compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 11118, and ISO 17034 standards by preparing for all internal and external audits and providing supporting evidence.Conduct internal audits and assist with external audits.Manage and control quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and records. Document control is maintained through our Intelex platform.Coordinate calibration of measuring equipment and maintain calibration records.Investigate and resolve customer complaints, internal non-conformances and supplier non-conformances, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.Have knowledge of and utilize root cause analysis methodology (5WHY, Ishikawa, 8D etc)Monitor and analyze quality performance indicators outlined by the Quality Manager and proactively identify areas for improvement.Participate in developing and implementing quality training programs.Have knowledge of stock control and inventory related to quality-related items.Have knowledge of SAP for quality-related tasks, including data entry and reporting.Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.Support incoming inspection on purchased parts and ensure all certificates of conformity are logged into the local Google Drive for traceability.Monitor the in-process quality and the quality failures reported on a monthly basis. Use this data to identify trends and areas for improvement, presenting monthly on a Quality department call.Support, and where required, manage the Supplier Quality for Cambridge with critical suppliers.Lead local investigations of quality complaints; involving stakeholders in the end to end process to gain a true understanding of the root cause.Develop and implement effective corrective actions that both satisfy the corrective and preventive elements of an investigation, being practical to process under review.Manage controlled documentation for Cambridge via the Intelex platform.Manage calibrations for Cambridge, via the intelex platform.Support and coordinate customer complaints, using both Zendesk & Intelex.Where required, support the local MOC process for the launch/modification/replacement of equipment.

Safety

Follow all local and regional safety regulations.Follow all Calgaz and Airgas safety initiatives.Complete all safety training within set due dates - this is mandatory for Calgaz.Calgaz expects you to put safety first at all times.________________________Are you a MATCH?

Advantageous skills:

Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) techniques.Experience in a manufacturing or testing laboratory environment.Familiarity with metrology principles and practices.Ability to develop and deliver training materials, relating to local processes and the QMS.Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma methodologies or willingness to learn.

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment, which holds ISO 9001 certification.Proven experience in a quality assurance role would be advantageous, preferably within a regulated industry.Demonstrable knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 11118, and ISO 17034 standards.Strong understanding of calibration procedures and equipment.Proficiency in using SAP and other relevant software applications.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.Eagerness to participate in training materials development and training courses.

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We care about and support our Airgas Families. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees. 

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children,  including 14 weeks of paid child birth benefit for birth mothers on leave, as well as paid parental leave benefits for other associates. 

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees’ dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program for dependent children.

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Your differences enhance our performance

At Airgas, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information
 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. 

Please click here to view the EEO Know Your Rights poster and here to view the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination poster. Airgas, an Air Liquide Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan or Policy Statement. This plan or policy statement is available for inspection upon request.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company and its group of companies does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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