Regardless of the products manufactured, an employee is always present at the factory who constantly monitors the technical process and its compliance with GOST. This profession is called OTC controller. He monitors all stages of production, from the supply of raw materials to the storage of finished products. The controller can be called any employee who is responsible for supervision and quality control.
Controller Responsibilities
The main task of the controller is to prevent production defects, so he is obliged to regularly monitor:
- for the quality of raw materials and production formulations;
- check the quality of work of industrial equipment;
- monitor the quality of work of employees;
- timely stop the process during the release of defective products;
- eliminate the causes of its occurrence;
- monitor the correct operation of the equipment;
- compliance with the production of technical documentation and state standards.
The OTC controller is personally responsible for low-quality products, for their return to the factory. That is why highly qualified people who have received the appropriate education are accepted for this position. Experience, personal qualities and good knowledge of the entire process of manufacturing goods allows you to simultaneously monitor several processes and minimize the presence of defects.
What should the controller know?
The work of the OTC controller is very responsible. In addition to controlling all the processes in the factory, he is obliged to know all the technical documentation so that the products fully comply with it. Knowing what reasons can lead to marriage, an employee of the technical control department is engaged in the prevention and elimination of them. After a product has been released, it checks its suitability. If there is a defective product, the corresponding form is filled out, which outlines the reasons for its occurrence, the perpetrators of this and the goods are written off. Here are some other responsibilities of the Quality Control Department controller that he should know:
- standards for raw materials, finished products;
- types and sizes of semi-finished products and finished products;
- technological process;
- ability to use measuring tools;
- safety regulations, sanitary standards;
- organization of labor in the workplace;
- types of marriage and methods for its elimination.
All this allows the employee to visually during the production process to see how the product meets the standards.
Personal characteristic
Physical activity during the work of the OTC controller is insignificant, but other important personal qualities are required. He must have a good memory and vision, be collected, attentive. Professional quality:
- Correctness. Understanding the physical capabilities of the rest of the production workers, communicating with them, but at the same time demanding for the exact fulfillment of all duties.
- Organization. If the employee is inexperienced, does not know how to organize the process correctly and is careless about his duties, then regular employees, seeing this, may neglect their work.
- Good faith. You need to understand that production errors will have consequences, and you need to answer for them.
- Mindfulness. He must notice more than everyone else.
- Slowness. Responsibility for the post of OTC controller requires a careful attitude to the work, careful implementation of the requirements, so the employee must be thorough and unhurried. The monotony and monotony of work can prevent an active person from seeing timely production problems.
- Sociability. Position implies constant communication with the employees of the enterprise, therefore it is very important that the technical control specialist is able to find a common language with all people.
Important factors when hiring
To obtain the post of OTC controller, it is required:
- availability of higher specialized education;
- work experience in the field of production control;
- excellent knowledge of modern technology;
- ability to use a computer and electronic documents, programs;
- drawing up production plans, documents;
- endurance and the ability to perform several tasks at the same time, monitor several processes;
- responsible attitude to the performance of basic work duties.
Job responsibilities will depend on the field of activity the employee specializes in.
Relations with other departments
The quality controller actively cooperates with all departments and workshops of the factory. Identification of the causes of marriage is carried out together with the heads of the shops. Upon receipt of raw materials, the supply department informs the Quality Control Department about this, providing documents from the supplier for control. All products in stock, their import and export are controlled by the quality department and are formalized by relevant acts. Work orders are also signed by a specialist, on the basis of which wages are accrued in accounting. Everything that the OTC controller does is interconnected with the work of all production departments.
Benefits of the profession
The main advantage is the demand for specialists in the labor market. Controllers are needed everywhere, and the areas of activity are constantly expanding, new specializations appear. Work does not require physical training, so people of any age can master it.
Training
You can learn to be a supervisor in a vocational school or other educational institution corresponding to the field of activity in which the employee will work. After graduating from vocational school, a graduate receives 2-3 category and the opportunity to continue their education or get a job. At some industries, individual training courses are organized with the opportunity to undergo practical training at their factory.