Quality Control Technician - 1st Shift

Accumold•Ankeny, IA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Control Technician implements the quality system on the production floor through Statistical Process Control (SPC), calibration, inspection, and testing. The role inspects products at different production stages, records and evaluates results, maintains quality records, supports production employees with quality and measurement issues, and communicates with suppliers about material concerns. The position reports quality problems to the Quality Lab Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities. The work is performed in a climate-controlled facility with few temperature or humidity extremes. Noise levels vary by work location and are usually moderate. The role frequently involves sitting or standing, handling very small parts, using a microscope, and moving throughout the facility; transporting up to 55 pounds may be required.

Requirements

High school education coursework or GED.
Experience or training using testing and measuring equipment, such as microscopes, visual systems, digital indicators, micrometers, or other quality inspection equipment.
Ability to operate a personal computer, copy machine, and telephone.
Accurate and efficient keyboarding skills for data entry.
Written communication skills and ability to read, comprehend, and use instructions and short correspondence.
Ability to present information effectively to employees in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and to calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read and understand specification drawings for inspection purposes.
Ability to solve practical problems, handle concrete variables, and follow simple verbal instructions.
Willingness to attend conferences, classes, or training to enhance and update knowledge and skills.
Frequently sit or stand, manipulate very small parts or tweezers, and move throughout the facility.
Normal or corrected-to-normal vision, good color and close vision, and ability to use a microscope and adjust its focus.
May be required to move or transport up to 55 pounds.

Nice To Haves

A two-year technical associate degree in quality or a related field.
Two years of relevant manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Inspect and test products at various stages of production using measuring and testing equipment.
Record inspection and testing results using paper and electronic systems.
Compile and evaluate statistical data to determine and maintain product and process quality.
Complete First Article Reports in prescribed formats, including written narratives as necessary.
Assist Production employees with quality and measurement issues.
Perform gage calibration and gage R&R studies as required.
Communicate with suppliers regarding material complaints, material certificates, corrective actions, and related matters.
Train employees on new and existing in-process inspection techniques.
Report quality problems to the Quality Lab Supervisor.
Update and maintain appropriate quality records.
Perform other duties as required.