Quality (QA) Technician - Manufacturing
About The Position
O’Neal Manufacturing Services is a family-owned metal fabrication company. The QA Technician performs quality audits and tests, maintains records in accordance with current quality standards and procedures, and supports quality and production processes. The role works with Engineering, Quality Teams, operators, and supervisors to interpret specifications, monitor process control, identify quality issues, and recommend corrective or process improvements. The position works the second shift Monday through Thursday, 3:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., and trains on first shift for 6–12 weeks.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Three or more years of relevant quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
- Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
- Experience with FARO or other CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) equipment.
- Experience with quality processes including FMEA, PPAP, FAI or FPY, and Advanced Control Plans.
- Understanding of ISO 9001:2015.
- Experience with calibration or measuring software.
- Ability to lift 60 pounds repetitively during a shift.
- Ability to bend, sit, stand, twist, and stoop for long periods.
- Ability to walk 2–5 miles during a shift.
- Vision of 20/30 with corrective lenses.
- Ability to coordinate hand and finger movements to grasp and manipulate objects precisely.
Nice To Haves
- Technical or associate degree.
- Experience with PolyWorks and GAGEpack.
- Experience with welding inspection and creating Weld Procedure Specifications (WPS).
Responsibilities
- Perform quality audits and tests and maintain records in accordance with current quality standards and procedures, including incoming material, nonconforming material, shipping, first piece, new tooling or fixturing, and in-process audits.
- Calibrate measurement and test equipment as required and maintain associated records and documentation.
- Assist Engineering and Quality Teams in developing or modifying inspection procedures and processes.
- Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and formulas to determine quality and reliability standards.
- Evaluate data and write reports validating standards or identifying deviations.
- Immediately notify operators or supervisors when changes are needed to meet specifications.
- Assist with SPC charts to monitor process control and product conformance, and help operators understand charting techniques and quality expectations.
- Escalate appropriate documentation to management and recommend changes to quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within equipment capabilities.
- Set up and perform destructive and nondestructive testing on materials, parts, or products to measure performance, life, or material characteristics.
- Report inspection findings for analysis and corrective action.
- Prepare required work instructions.
- Participate on Kaizen teams as required.
- Provide error-free work to internal and external customers.
- Compile, interpret, and record observations of production processes.
- Identify, communicate, and assist in resolving quality-related issues.
- Recommend improvements to production processes as applicable.
Benefits
- Paid weekly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
