QUALITY ASSURANCE TECHNICIAN (2nd Shift)
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Quality Assurance Technician checks and inspects incoming materials, in-process work, and finished products to ensure they conform to company quality standards and customer specifications. The role interprets technical production documents, uses quality testing tools and precision measuring equipment, analyzes inspection results, and documents test, audit, and calibration information. The technician may inspect parts using CMMs and interpret CMM reports, and helps ensure finished products are packaged and loaded to minimize transportation damage. The position works in an indoor warehouse and machine-shop environment, where temperatures may be cooler or hotter than in traditional offices and noise is often high. Dust, grease, and metal shavings are common. The schedule is 2nd shift, 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 an equivalent 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 tools and equipment including 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 for individuals with disabilities.
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to perform duties involving frequent sitting, talking or hearing, and handling or touching objects or controls; regular standing and walking; and occasional stooping, bending, or reaching above the shoulders.
- Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Availability for required overtime during peak business periods and to meet business needs.
Responsibilities
- Interpret blueprints, work orders, engineering specifications, and routing sheets to determine production standards and tolerance limits.
- Maintain knowledge of testing tools and methods and stay current on products, tools, and processes used in quality assurance.
- Recommend assembly, welding, and production methods.
- Analyze inspection results, detect issues, and assist in resolving problems so requirements are met before production release.
- Recommend modifications to quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality within equipment capabilities.
- Incorporate organizational knowledge and objectives into daily work processes.
- Communicate quality assurance processes, methods, tools, project details, and deviations from tolerances or quality requirements.
- Maintain detailed documentation of test results, audits, and gauge calibration.
- Ensure finished product is packaged and loaded correctly to minimize potential transportation damage.
- Inspect parts using CMMs when assigned and interpret CMM inspection reports.
- Safely load and unload castings and raw materials by hand or using lifting devices such as overhead hoists, depending on part size and weight.
- Maintain a clean and 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
