Best Home Furnishing is seeking qualified individuals for a Quality Product Testing and Calibration Technician position at our Ferdinand Indiana Facility. 
 

Job Title: Product Testing and Calibration Technician

 

Reports to: Training Coordinator Supervisor and Quality Manager

 

Objective: Support Product Testing, Inspection and Equipment Calibration functions in multiple divisions which include conducting a variety of tests, such as, Foam, Fabric, Frame etc., fill in for inspectors as necessary, plans and conducts all calibration activities

 

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Test incoming foam daily using the Foam Critical Parts Audit form to ensure all critical foams are tested routinely.  

• Input foam test results into a control chart and provide feedback to suppliers when repetitive issues arise.

• Conduct the required Fabric tests (seam slippage, fiber migration, shedding) for all new fabric introductions, to include additional testing such as elongation, tensile, tear etc., as requested.

• Complete incoming fabric testing weekly for fabrics listed on the Fabric Critical Parts Testing form to include Vinyl/Urethane Adhesion test, seam slippage, migration etc.

• Coordinates foam cycle testing in Quality lab and at BHF foam fabrication facilities to ensure foam durability is maintained for all foam suppliers.

• Conducts mechanism and power component inspection/testing to ensure parts meet design specification, for example, lift rated capacity etc.  Work with suppliers to correct quality issues and reduce cost.

• Plans and conducts all calibration activities for inspection equipment such as, tape measures, calipers, protractors, weight scales, torque wrenches, color panels, moisture meters, go/no go gauges etc. 

• Support Inspection functions across multiple divisions to fill in on line during absenteeism. 

• Routinely review Work Instructions used for product testing to ensure they are up-to-date and coordinate changes, as required, with Quality Manager.

• Provide back up support for Fiberfil Scale program maintenance.

• Serve as a Management System Team Auditor for divisional Surveillance and Certification audits

• All other duties as assigned.

 

Other Job Requirements:

• Possess good knowledge of our Product Testing and Inspections Standards and Calibration Procedures

• Highly self-motivated, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects.  

• Possess effective problem solving, decision making and verbal communication skills and maintains a high level of teamwork

 

Education or experience required: High School or Equivalent
Individual accepting this job assignment must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

 

Job Type: Full Time 

 

Work Location: In person, Dubois County, Ferdinand IN