Quality Control Technician

Snap-on Inc•Heritage Creek, KY

About The Position

Challenger Lifts, Inc., a division of Snap-on, is seeking a Quality Control Technician to provide manufacturing support across various disciplines and help ensure products are manufactured according to established processes, methods, and routings. The role supports day-to-day production problem solving, communicates needs and results, and develops and maintains quality control and manufacturing documentation. Starting pay is $23.75 per hour, with an attendance incentive. The schedule is 5:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and every other Friday.

Requirements

At least 2 years of inspection and/or production experience.
Ability to interact with peers and subordinates.
High level of mechanical aptitude.
Experience using and calibrating standard QC inspection tools, test equipment, and instruments.
Working knowledge of blueprints, manufacturing processes, production equipment capability, and tooling and fixture design.
Excellent written communication skills, including email correspondence and report writing.
Strong knowledge of mathematical principles and concepts, including fractions and conversions.
Ability to understand and interpret engineering 2D and 3D drawings using AutoCAD-style software and extract data needed to perform QC tasks.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to stand for long periods and work extended hours.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to meet the role’s vision requirements, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
Must align with the Snap-on mission statement.
Must wear required personal protective equipment: hi-vis vest, steel-toe shoes, safety glasses or prescription safety glasses when applicable, gloves when applicable, and ear plugs when applicable.
Must adhere to safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

Perform quality audits and inspections across manufacturing processes and stages of production.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
Verify dimensions, alignments, and clearances of finished parts against specifications using measuring instruments such as calipers and dial indicators.
Improve processes or routings as needed to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity or cost.
Investigate root causes and implement resolutions to production-related engineering and manufacturing problems.
Evaluate data and note relevant deviations from existing standards.
Perform incoming material receiving inspections.
Assist with the development and maintenance of a manufacturing quality system.
Investigate and report non-conformances.
Perform other duties as assigned.