QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN (2nd Shift)
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Quality Assurance Technician checks and inspects incoming materials, in-process products, and finished products to ensure conformance with company quality standards and customer specifications. The role interprets blueprints, work orders, engineering specifications, and routing sheets to determine production standards and tolerance limits; uses and maintains knowledge of quality testing tools and methods; and may inspect parts using CMMs and interpret CMM reports. The technician analyzes inspection results, helps resolve issues before production release, recommends assembly, welding, production, and quality-standard improvements, and communicates quality processes and deviations. The position also documents test results, audits, and gauge calibration; ensures finished products are packaged and loaded to minimize transportation damage; safely handles castings and raw materials; and maintains an orderly work area. The position works indoors in a warehouse or machine-shop environment, with a scheduled second shift of 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Overtime is required during peak business periods and to meet business needs.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions in English.
- High school diploma or GED and three years of related manufacturing experience; or five years of progressively responsible related experience; or a combination of education and experience.
- Excellent computer skills.
- Ability to calculate dimensions, tolerances, proportions, percentages, and other figures and amounts.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents, including blueprints, routings, work orders, engineering specifications, and safety regulations.
- Ability to operate micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, squares, hardness testers, profile gauges, and other precision measuring devices.
- Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations available where applicable.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to meet the vision requirements of the role, including close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
Responsibilities
- Inspect incoming materials, in-process products, and finished products for conformance to company standards and customer specifications.
- Interpret blueprints, work orders, engineering specifications, and routing sheets to determine production standards and tolerance limits.
- Maintain knowledge of testing tools, methods, products, tools, and processes used in quality assurance.
- Recommend methods of assembly, welding, and production.
- Analyze inspection results, detect issues, and assist in resolving problems before production release.
- Recommend changes to quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within equipment capabilities.
- Communicate quality assurance processes, methods, tools, project details, and deviations from tolerances or quality requirements.
- Maintain documentation of test results, audits, and gauge calibration.
- Ensure finished products are packaged and loaded correctly to reduce transportation damage.
- Inspect parts using CMMs when assigned and interpret CMM reports.
- Safely load and unload castings and raw materials using an overhead hoist or by hand, depending on part size and weight.
- Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
