Quality Inspector/ Technician of the Year

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American Society for Quality

Northeastern PA Section

Application for Nomination

"Quality Inspector / Technician of the Year Award"

Purpose: To provide ASQ, Northeastern PA Section, recognition to "The Inspector / Technicians"' as those who: (1) have the knowledge, qualifications, background and experience to accept or reject a product or process; (2) represent the customer and/or supplier in on-line or final inspection test, audit, calibration, etc.;

(3) assist and/or motivate other peers and workers, supervision, departments, etc., to produce quality products or services while reducing related costs of prevention, appraisal and failures;

(4) train others in inspection methodology and techniques, calibration, defect prevention, failure analysis, data recording, documentation, cost reduction, statistical applications, etc.;

(5) are continuing to professionally develop themselves via quality certifications, technical papers, teaching, taking technical and quality courses in college, trade schools, etc., to maintain themselves as professionals worthy of recognition, rewards, awards and promotions in concert with their goals and objectives. All too often "THE INSPECTOR / TECHNICIAN" receives little or no recognition in today's environment. The purpose then, is to recognize "THE QUALITY INSPECTOR / TECHNICIAN OF THE YEAR".

Eligibility: Any qualified candidate who spends more than

50% of his/her time in inspection, test, audit, calibration, etc., functions to assure conformance to engineering, manufacturing, quality and customer standards or requirements, is eligible as a candidate to receive the award. Managers, supervisors, planners, engineers or associate engineers are not eligible for this award.

Nature Of Award: The Northeastern PA Section of ASQ, will present the Q.I/T.O.Y. a suitable engraved plaque at the annual awards dinner. The Section may also recognize any runner-ups, as may be appropriate, at the discretion of the Q.I/T.O.Y. Award Committee. News releases may be sent to quality related publications both internal and external to ASQ. A suitable photograph of the winner should be made available by the winner for publicity, etc. The decision of the Q.I/T.O.Y. Awards Committee concerning the winner is final.

Presentation: The Q.I/T.O.Y. Award will be presented by the Northeastern PA Section at a General Section Meeting. The Section may take publicity pictures, etc., and will pay for the winner’s dinner. The Q.I/T.O.Y. may also be eligible for recognition as the "Inspector of the Year" presented by the ASQ Inspection Division at the Annual Quality Congress.

Procedure for Nominating Candidates

A. Any member of ASQ can nominate a candidate for this award.

B. The nomination will be in the form of a letter/resume indicating the candidate's experience and contribution to the following items.

1. On job knowledge and abilities
    1. Inspection, test, calibration, audit, etc., abilities (must match type of inspection discipline noted on the application).
    2. Calibration knowledge
    3. Defect prevention and failure analysis abilities
    4. Data recording and recording techniques
    5. Cost reductions
    6. Statistical applications
    7. Any other information related to job knowledge and abilities
2. On the job interpersonal relations
    1. Cooperation with peers
    2. Cooperation with supervision/management
    3. Cooperation with other departments, groups, customers, etc.
3. Training
    1. Help and guidance to manufacturing/service personnel (to make a quality product/provide quality service)
    2. Helping peers in lower inspection classifications, other departments, etc.
4. Professional development a. Types of quality certifications held (CMI, CQT, CQA)

b. Off the job activities
    1. Technical papers presented
    2. Technical publications
    3. Teaching of any technical courses (in or out of company)
    4. Enrollment in any technical courses, quality seminars, ASQ activities, etc.
c. Any other information on applicant's professional development. (See Page 2) C. The nomination must have two supporting signatures of ASQ members and their ASQ member & section numbers. Procedure for Selecting Recipient A. The award committee will be solely responsible for the selection of the recipient.

B. Each nomination letter/resume will be reviewed by each member of the awards committee and they will fill out a rating sheet for each candidate.

C. All the candidate ratings for each candidate will be added together and then averaged. The candidate whose numerical average is the greatest will receive the award.

TIMING: All nominations must be postmarked no later than:

February 15, 2000, to:

Bill Keiser, CQE,CQA

Chair, Northeastern PA Section Q.I/T.O.Y.

Committee

PO Box 173

St John’s, PA 18247-0173

Phone 570-450-5216 Fax 570-455-6784
Nomination Format

Northeastern PA Section of American Society for Quality

"Quality Inspector / Technician of the Year Award"

Complete this Application in Detail

Date:
Nominee:
Address:
Company:
Address:
Position Name:
Description: 










FOUR CATEGORIES:

Describe the candidate's credits/experience in each of the following categories. Make information as complete as possible to provide the judges with adequate material for consideration and give the candidate credit where due. The letter resume must contain information keyed to the category number for description of candidate's activity. The categories are:

1. On the job knowledge and abilities
  1. Inspection abilities (must match above listed discipline)
  2. Calibration knowledge
  3. Defect prevention and failure analysis abilities
  4. Data recording and recording techniques,
  5. Cost reductions
  6. Statistical applications
  7. Any other information related to job knowledge and abilities
2. On the job interpersonal relations
  1. Cooperation with peers
  2. Cooperation with supervision/management
  3. Cooperation with other departments, groups, customers, etc.
3. Training
  1. Help and guidance to manufacturing/service personnel (to make a quality product/provide quality services, etc.)
  2. Helping peers in lower inspection classification, other departments, etc.
4. Professional Development a. Types of quality certifications held (CMI, CQT, CQA)

b. Off the job activities
    1. Technical papers presented
    2. Technical publications
    3. Teaching of any technical courses (in or out of company)
    4. Enrollment in any technical courses, quality seminars, etc.
c. Any other information on applicant's professional development: College, trade school, A.S. degree’s, certificate(s) (CEU's), other specifics as appropriate, (i.e. certifications: CMI, CQT, CQA), involvement in ASQ activities, etc. Nomination Format

"Quality Inspector / Technician of the Year Award"

Nominating Signatures: (Two minimum required & both must be ASQ members)

By nominating this candidate and signing below, you acknowledge verifying this application and the letter resume as being accurate to the best of your knowledge.
 
Name:  ASQ Membership Number: 
ASQ Section:  Date: 
Name:  ASQ Membership Number: 
ASQ Section:  Date: 

NOTES:

  1. When submitting a nomination, prepare a letter/resume which summarizes in detail the candidate's attributes and provides an opportunity for the nominator to describe the reasons the candidate should be selected as the Quality Inspector / Technician of the Year.
  2. It is significant to note that a nominee with an ASQ certification (CMI, CQT, CQA, etc.) has a decided advantage over a candidate without credentials, in the point scoring.
Note: ASQ certification number(s) must be provided! Person to be notified after the Final Selection is made: (PLEASE PRINT)
 
Name:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
e-mail:
Phone: FAX:

 

This application must be completed in detail, signed and dated, along with a letter resume signed and dated by the nominator. All four (4) categories must be covered. The Northeastern PA Section appreciates your interest and involvement in this recognition program.

Thank You!
Quality Inspector / Technician of the Year Award

Evaluation Form


 
 
 

Points
Nominator

Rating

Of

Candidate
Northeastern

PA Section

Rating Of

Candidate
1. On the job knowledge and abilities


  1. Inspection abilities
0 thru 10
    
  • Calibration knowledge
    		•
    0 thru 10
    		    
  • Defect prevention and failure analysis abilities
    		•
    0 thru 10
    		    
  • Data recording and recording techniques
    		•
    0 thru 10
    		    
  • Cost reductions
    		•
    0 thru 10
    		    
  • Statistical applications
    		•
    0 thru 10
    		    
  • Any other information related to job knowledge and abilities
    		•
    0 thru 10
    		    
    2. On the job interpersonal relations


    1. Cooperation with peers
    0 thru 10
    		    
  • Cooperation with supervision
    		•
    0 thru 10
    		    
  • Cooperation with manufacturing/service personnel
    		•
    0 thru 10
    		    
    3. Training


    1. Help and guidance to manufacturing/service personnel (to make a quality product; provide better service)
    0 thru 10
    		    
  • Helping peers in lower inspection classifications
    		•
    0 thru 10
    		    
    4. Professional development


    a. Types of quality certifications held (CMI, CQT, CQA)
    0 or 20
    		    
    b. Off the job activities
    0 thru 10
    		    
      1. Technical papers presented
    		      
  • Technical publications
    		•       
  • Teaching of any technical courses, etc.
    		•       
  • Enrollment in any technical courses, seminars, etc.
    		•       
    c. Any other information on applicant's professional development, reference page 2
    0 thru 10
     
    		  

    POINT TOTAL

    EXPLANATION:

    Point rating of "0 or 20" - allows the assessor to either rate the person as 0 or 20.

    Point rating "0 thru 10" - allows the assessor to rate the person at any numerical value from 0 thru 10.

    Example: Rating of "8"
    Nominator Assessor's Name: (Please Print)  Date:
    Nominator Assessor's Signature:
    Northeastern PA Section Evaluator(s) Name: Date:
    Chair, Northeastern PA Section Q.I/T.O.Y. Committee Signature: Date: