Quality Technician - Casting (3rd Shift)

Brunswick Corporation•Fond du Lac, WI

5d•$47,000 - $65,200•Onsite

About The Position

As part of the talented Quality team, you will maintain quality control testing procedures, practices, and standard evaluation methods that will ensure product quality and integrity. This position will utilize and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment to help analyze, control, and minimize product variations. This QA role will identify the root cause of product/process nonconformance to specifications as well as assist or lead containment and corrective action activities.

Requirements

Associates degree or post high school equivalent education in a specialized technical/scientific field - required (Experience with X-ray, CT, or CMM will be considered)
Five or more years of experience in complex manufacturing operations and dimensional inspection techniques
Commitment to health and safety (both in the laboratory and in the plant)
Able to perform basic mathematical calculations and basic statistics.
Proficient knowledge of PC software including the latest Windows software applications
Experience with data mining and ability to collect and transfer information into presentable formats (i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)
Working knowledge of Blueprint and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
Knowledge of pertinent manufacturing techniques; namely Die Cast and Lost Foam
Verbal, written, and computer graphic communication skills necessary to effectively present data and information to internal and external customers, including management and engineering
Ability to lead, direct, and instruct others in related job functions
Thorough knowledge of inspection techniques, metrology methods, tolerances, blueprint reading, routings, S.P.C. techniques, personal computers, and general shop practices
Excellent organizational and follow-up skills
Ability to reason through problems and suggest workable solutions
Ability to guide supervision in making proper decisions relative to product and process control issues
Ability to perform duties independently consulting supervisor for only occasional exceptions
Must be able to pay close attention to detail
Ability to be flexible and able to control diverse priorities and assignments
Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays, as needed

Nice To Haves

Seek and maintain certification: ASQ Quality Auditor/Inspector/Technician - desired
X-ray machine operation experience and x-ray interpretation of castings - preferred

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot particularly complex or troublesome production problems; e.g., manufacturing process variation
May lead or take part in formal problem solving teams including completion of Corrective Action requests
Look up blueprints on computer, read and understand tolerances, key product features and how to measure
Perform basic dimensional inspections of parts utilizing calipers, micrometers, and various other hand held gauges
Create, understand, and define statistical reports; e.g., histograms, control charts, etc.
May recommend improvements in production methods through FMEA team or other methods as appropriate
Conduct mathematical calculations of moderate complexity
Support manufacturing's Nonconforming Material Process as Required
Organize and direct quality spill and containment activities
Perform internal ISO audits as directed
Perform part audits
Communicate quality concerns immediately to shift supervisors, process techs, machine operators and trimmers
Clear communication of quality issues through EQMS, shift notes, and hand off meetings
Perform x-ray evaluation of castings
Perform CT scans and render data associated with the scans
Perform CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) inspections
Diagnose issues with X-ray or CMM
May supervise 3 hourly employees