Quality Assurance Technician - Weld

New Flyer • Anniston, AL

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About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician – Weld ensures accurate, detailed quality inspections and investigates quality issues as they arise. The role reports findings and works with cell and project teams to develop solutions. The technician performs inspections throughout production and at final verification, documents issues, works with customers and property inspectors on quality concerns, and follows non-conformance issues through closure. The role also collects and analyzes data to help resolve quality issues and communicate findings.

Requirements

• A two-year degree, relevant technical training, or relevant workplace experience.
• Fundamental understanding of quality techniques, processes, and approaches, with the ability to make decisions.
• Currently certified, or able to become certified, in non-destructive testing methods, including liquid penetrant and magnetic particle inspections.
• Currently certified, or able to become certified, in New Flyer-required CWB Weld Certification Tests.
• Knowledge of American Welding Standard (AWS) weld symbols and their meaning.
• Ability to work courteously and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work in a team environment to identify, contain, and resolve quality issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for conveying quality information and data.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and standards for inspection purposes.
• Ability to evaluate suspect parts and assemblies and disposition non-conforming parts.
• Ability to follow through on quality issues and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles, especially the 5S program in a factory environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized.
• Ability to work on feet most of the day, walk, stand, climb ladders, and lift 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably five years of manufacturing-related experience, with direct experience in quality control and weld processes.

Responsibilities

• Understand the Quality system and follow documented processes and procedures.
• Perform in-station, gateway, Final Verification, and receiving inspections; document snags.
• Work with customers and property inspectors to address quality concerns.
• Investigate production-floor quality issues and clearly report findings.
• Write reject tags for non-conforming product and follow them through to closure.
• Use Oracle, TeamCenter, and Live QA business systems.
• Collect, organize, and analyze data to resolve quality issues and prepare reports.
• Inspect assemblies, sub-assemblies, and installations using appropriate methods; identify marks where necessary, accurately record data, and maintain documentation.
• Measure parts using specified measuring tools and quality test equipment.
• Evaluate suspect parts and assemblies and disposition non-conforming parts.
• Investigate root causes of recurring part, process, workmanship, and supplier-related issues.
• Follow quality issues from initial identification through corrective action and follow-up auditing.
• Complete required work within the allotted time and attend meetings related to the assigned work area.
• Work with others to identify, contain, and resolve issues.
• Work overtime and weekends when necessary if workload justifies additional time.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefit package with immediate benefit eligibility.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• 401(k) with generous company match.
• On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment.
• Advancement opportunities within the company group.
• Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers team members.

What This Job Offers

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