QA Technician, US Finished Goods and Cutting

Position Details:

Title: QA Technician, US Finished Goods and Cutting

Department: Quality

Reports to: Supervisor, Internal Quality and Quality Systems

Location: Supply Chain

Job Classification: Onsite

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Band: Business Support

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the position is to perform timely and accurate quality audits. The focus is on products that are produced by assigned Internal Manufacturing facilities. This position will evaluate and perform all audits based upon specific Tech Packs and Carhartt’s procedure requirements. Responsible for data integrity during the audit process.

Inspired by Hard Work

At Carhartt, the values of hard work—dependability, honesty, and trust—are rooted in the legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. His commitment to serving hardworking people continues to inspire everything we do. Guided by his legacy and our mission—We serve and protect all hardworking people by building durable products—we remain dedicated to upholding these principles in every decision we make and every product we create.

Associate Responsibilities

• Ensures safety, housekeeping and preventive guidelines are maintained in assigned area.
• Performs timely and accurate inspection of incoming fabric, audits of cutting and sewing in process.
• Required to record and report results for fabric inspection, fabric test preparation, cutting audits, and communicate all non-conformances to the appropriate channels.
• Prepare fabric swatches for lab and shrinkage testing from new fabric shipments and perform fabric inspection per the defined procedure.
• Accurately and consistently utilize all applicable quality requirements: Tech Packs, How to Measure Guide, Defect Threshold Manual, Final Audit Procedures, Repair and Non-Conforming Policy, Cutting Audit Procedures etc.
• Evaluation and measuring of all sample types presented.
• Collaborates with production to answer questions and concerns in a timely manner.
• Participates in construction and specification reviews as requested.
• Attend and participate in pre-production meetings and support training regarding quality.
• Attend Quality Team or departmental meetings as required.

Required Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of quality or sewing operator experience; or a minimum of 2 years of general work experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to fully understand tech packs and sewing specifications and how they apply to auditing.
• Quality experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of apparel construction and industry preferred.
• Sewing experience or knowledge preferred.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Manufacturing sewing environment.
• Strength: Light - Frequently
• Movement: Stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, finger dexterity, feeling
• Vision: Color Vision
• Equipment Used: Office Equipment
• Hazards: Proximity

• Travel: Light

• This position has an On-Site location: Associate will work on-site for all work-related activities.
• Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All associates are required to understand and act in accordance with the Carhartt Core Values. Carhartt reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel in whole or in any part, the job duties outlined above at any time and without advance notice to the employee.