Quality Control Technician - 1st Shift

RH Sheppard Co Inc•Hanover, PA

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Quality Control Technician is to validate and document first piece, restart, and critical in-process inspections to ensure product conformance during production. This role must follow inspection QCIs (Quality Control Instructions) and document results as required by the control plan on forms, blueprints, or check sheets. This position also performs daily activities to ensure gauging equipment is set up correctly and assists with non-conforming material handling and sorting and any other duties as requested by the Quality Control Lead in their area.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or 3 years of related work experience in manufacturing setting
Basic MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
Knowledge of basic mathematics, i.e. decimals, fractions, algebra, and geometry
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and geometric tolerancing or ability to learn this skill within first month of employment
Required being very flexible in their daily job assignments; cross-training is a must to assure this flexibility

Nice To Haves

Attention to Detail: Demonstrates ability to focus on critical details and notice non-conformances
Self-Motivated: Demonstrates ability to take initiative and drive to achieve results.
Communication: Demonstrates ability to convey and distribute information effectively and encompasses strong speaking, presentation, written and listening skills. Ability to create an environment for open communication.
Teamwork: Demonstrates ability to work well with others to accomplish common goals and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.
Reliability: Demonstrates dependability, accountability, and trust. Follows processes and meets commitments.

Responsibilities

Inspects or validates results for first machined piece set up and restart parts using information on the blueprints and QCIs; will document all data on the print and first piece forms and must be able to make the decision to run the job based on the inspection results
Responsible for communicating to a machine operator and supervisor a defect or unusual condition requiring investigation or corrective action in the form of machine shutdown, adjustments, part sorting, etc
Document first piece inspection results directly on the blueprint provided in the routing package
Conduct defined in-process and shift-based inspections per control plan requirements
Cover at least two machining operation areas (e.g., pistons and inputs or rotaries and sectors)
Record inspection results using official QCI documentation and follow escalation protocols for nonconformances
Support red tag process by identifying, tagging, and segregating suspect product pending disposition
Perform CMM calibration routines at the start of the shift and after any changeovers
Use hand tools, air gauging, CMMs, and RAM Optical devices as required by control plans
Participate in MSA and capability studies as directed by Quality Engineering or Quality Control Lead
Complete run charts, control charts, etc. as required by the control plan in the designated area
Be trained and competent on all inspection methods and measurement tools specified in the control plan including CMM, RAM optical, bore gauge, snap gauge, O.D. (Outside Diameter) and depth micrometers, scale dial vernier, height vernier, dial and digital indicators, radius gauges, protractor, thread gauge, plug gauge, surface plates, special checking fixtures, and various gauging specific to our product lines
Other duties as assigned