Quality Tech-1

Walker Die Casting•Lewisburg, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician performs dimensional inspections and quality-control activities in a manufacturing environment. The role runs Direct Computer Control programs on Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) for each die-cast machine, reviews reports to determine part disposition, conducts capability studies, and maintains CMMs. The technician measures parts against customer blueprints and verifies that products meet requirements and visual standards. The position also verifies that work instructions are complete, current, and followed; conducts floor audits and gage checks; performs gage calibration and participates in gage R&R studies; reads and responds to Statistical Process Control (SPC) information; and supports operator training to identify nonconformities. The technician initiates containment and corrective action when nonconforming product is found or suspected, assists with quality investigations and improvement recommendations, analyzes and presents information to the team, and performs laser-weld repairs when required or assigned. Other duties may be assigned by a supervisor or lead. Overtime is required as needed. The role is based at the company’s Lewisburg, Tennessee location. Factory-floor work may involve exposure to elevated temperatures and noise.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must pass powered lift equipment testing.
Ability to understand standards and product specifications.
Basic computing skills, including MS Office.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to use standard measurement and test equipment.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to tolerate exposure to elevated temperatures and noise during periods spent on the factory floor.

Responsibilities

Run Direct Computer Control (DCC) programs on Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMMs) for each die-cast machine.
Review CMM reports and determine part disposition.
Run capability studies and review their statistics.
Maintain CMM machines.
Read core drawings.
Verify that work instructions are complete, current, and being followed.
Confirm and document product conformance to visual standards using part-specific work instructions, inspection check sheets, and/or Quality Alerts.
Support supervisors in training operators to identify nonconformities.
Initiate corrective action and containment when nonconforming product is found or suspected.
Assist in investigating quality issues and recommending improvements or corrective actions.
Perform required gage calibration, including calipers, micrometers, bore gages, and thread gages.
Perform or participate in gage R&R studies.
Repair or replace damaged gages.
Read SPC information and react accordingly.
Perform floor audits and gage checks at the required frequency and according to the control plan.
Measure parts against customer blueprints to verify that requirements are met.
Analyze information and present it to the team.
Perform laser-weld repair when required or assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor or lead.
Work overtime as required.