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AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing•Newton, NC
•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Lab Technician is to provide technical support needed for Manufacturing, Assembly and Management to start and maintain an acceptable level of quality in regards to all parts manufactured in plant 1.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma
  • 1 - 2 years similar experience

Nice To Haves

  • GD & T knowledge and practical application.
  • Advanced Gear & spline knowledge.
  • Understand machining process (Soft Turn, Spline Roll, Heat Treat, Grinding, Lap & Test).
  • Complete PPAP dimensional data documentation.
  • Assist in measuring 1st piece of standard production parts.
  • Perform dimensional layouts with minimal supervision.
  • Assist in the training of manufacturing associates on use of measuring equipment.
  • Apply analytical problem-solving techniques where appropriate.
  • Operate all lab equipment in the Metrology Labs in a safe and effective manner.
  • Inspect components manufactured at plant 1.
  • Inspect and document new tooling.
  • Assist gage technician with minor adjustments and repairs to gages.
  • Interpret, operate, program and edit helical gear programs into the P40 gear analyzer.
  • Program new Optical comparator vision system.
  • Prepare documentation for management review.
  • Interpret CMM measuring results.
  • Data collection and storage.
  • Train applying metrology Inspector associates.
  • Set-up, adjust measuring equipment in Metrology lab plant 1 to ensure proper measurement results are achieved.
  • Perform GR & R and capability studies.

Responsibilities

  • Comply with all company and departmental policies and procedures.
  • Maintain a cooperative attitude toward all associates.
  • Perform GP12 audits.
  • Read and interpret Blue prints.
  • GD & T knowledge and practical application.
  • Advanced Gear & spline knowledge.
  • Understand machining process (Soft Turn, Spline Roll, Heat Treat, Grinding, Lap & Test).
  • Complete PPAP dimensional data documentation.
  • Assist in measuring 1st piece of standard production parts.
  • Perform dimensional layouts with minimal supervision.
  • Assist in the training of manufacturing associates on use of measuring equipment.
  • Apply analytical problem-solving techniques where appropriate.
  • Operate all lab equipment in the Metrology Labs in a safe and effective manner.
  • Inspect components manufactured at plant 1.
  • Inspect and document new tooling.
  • Assist gage technician with minor adjustments and repairs to gages.
  • Interpret, operate, program and edit helical gear programs into the P40 gear analyzer.
  • Program new Optical comparator vision system.
  • Prepare documentation for management review.
  • Interpret CMM measuring results.
  • Data collection and storage.
  • Train applying metrology Inspector associates.
  • Set-up, adjust measuring equipment in Metrology lab plant 1 to ensure proper measurement results are achieved.
  • Perform GR & R and capability studies.
  • Responsible for communicating when there is an issue affecting the Environment, Health, Safety or Quality to his / her respective Manager
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