Production Quality Technician - 3rd Shift

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. • Dubuque, IA

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About The Position

A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. is hiring a Production Quality Technician to identify and reduce scrap in the foundry and factory, operate test and measuring equipment in the quality lab, and provide quality guidance to foundry and factory supervisors. The position emphasizes a people-first approach while maintaining efficiency and accuracy, working collaboratively across teams, and building positive relationships with internal and external customers.

In the foundry, the technician operates an OES spectrometer, supports furnace-addition decisions, tracks process improvements, analyzes defective castings, helps supervisors identify casting defects and assess acceptability, evaluates grinding requirements, and looks for opportunities to reduce scrap and costs. The technician also evaluates foundry processes and assists with training when needed.

In the factory, the technician trains employees to use statistical process control (SPC) software, operates a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) and other lab measurement equipment, provides quality guidance to supervisors, performs SPC measurements and entries, coordinates non-conforming material and assists with rework, identifies scrap-reduction opportunities, and troubleshoots electronic leak testers. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A pre-employment background check and 9-panel drug screen (no THC) are required.

Responsibilities

• Operate the OES spectrometer and provide input to the foundry on necessary furnace additions.
• Track process improvements through the foundry and machine shop.
• Perform fracture analysis on defective castings to determine root causes.
• Assist foundry supervisors in identifying casting defects and determining whether castings are acceptable.
• Evaluate grinding requirements and identify ways to improve or reduce grind times.
• Identify opportunities to reduce scrap and achieve other cost savings.
• Evaluate foundry processes, including core making, molding, and pouring, to identify training needs and assist with training.
• Train employees in using SPC software to support the manufacture of quality parts.
• Operate the CMM and other quality-lab measuring equipment to check production parts.
• Provide quality instructions and guidance to factory supervisors when manufacturing issues arise.
• Perform SPC measurements and entries to assist operators in manufacturing high-quality parts.
• Coordinate non-conforming material and assist with rework when needed.
• Troubleshoot issues with electronic leak testers.
• Prioritize a people-first approach while maintaining efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Major medical insurance through BCBS
• Delta dental and vision insurance
• Company-sponsored basic life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Voluntary life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) with company matching
• Generous paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Company giveaways
• Family picnics

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree