A Quality Assistant's job description includes conducting inspections and tests, documenting results, and reporting quality issues to ensure products meet standards. Key responsibilities involve assisting with quality control procedures, collaborating with teams to resolve problems, and performing sample analysis to identify defects and ensure compliance.
Core responsibilities
Inspection and Testing:
Conduct routine inspections, tests, and audits of products, materials, and processes to ensure they meet quality, safety, and compliance standards.
Documentation:
Maintain accurate and detailed records of all quality control activities, including inspection results, test findings, and audit reports.
Reporting:
Document any quality control issues, non-conformances, or deficiencies and report them to the Quality Control Supervisor or team.
Problem-Solving:
Assist in investigating and resolving quality control problems, and help implement corrective actions.
Collaboration:
Work with production, quality, and other departments to ensure quality standards are met throughout the organization and to identify opportunities for improvement.
Compliance:
Help ensure that products and processes comply with relevant industry standards and regulations.
Sample Analysis:
Perform sample testing and analysis to verify product quality.
Required skills and qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong attention to detail.
Good documentation and communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office or other relevant software.
Ability to work with a variety of physical tasks, which may include walking, sitting, and using tools.
Experience in a quality control or a related field is often preferred.
Familiarity with quality assurance methodologies and regulatory requirements is a plus.