Quality Technician I

All ELLWOOD Groups•Hermitage, PA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

ELLWOOD Crankshaft Group (ECG) is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Quality Technician I for its Sharon, Pennsylvania facility. The position performs non-destructive testing and inspection of production and maintenance parts, including crankshafts, to verify conformance with drawings, specifications, and inspection procedures. The technician will pursue and maintain ASNT Level I and Level II qualifications in ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant testing. The role also supports calibration and NDT equipment, materials testing and metallography, failure investigation, fatigue testing, customer quality activities, and continuous improvement. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with possible exposure to loud noise, changing temperatures, and machinery with moving parts. Rotating shifts and weekends may be required when business needs dictate; some travel may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload, with good reading, comprehension, and math skills.
Familiarity with general computer applications.
Results-oriented, with a strong desire to succeed.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work rotating shifts and weekends when business needs dictate.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequent material handling up to 70 pounds and occasional handling up to 120 pounds; frequent bending and squatting; and constant standing, walking, and reaching.
Close visual acuity for inspecting small part defects and seeing lifting-equipment placement.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of manufacturing or equivalent experience.
Computer skills.
Thorough understanding of manufacturing and manufacturing processes.
Prior Quality Assurance experience.
Thorough understanding of tools and fixturing.
Ability to use and accurately read measuring instruments.
Working knowledge of an ISO Quality system.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, including GD&T.
Working knowledge of various machine tools and processes.

Responsibilities

Test production and maintenance parts for discontinuities using ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant procedures, and interpret findings.
Pursue and maintain ASNT Level I and Level II inspector qualifications in ultrasonic, magnetic particle, and liquid penetrant testing through required training, testing, and recertification.
Inspect crankshafts and other parts to verify conformance to drawings and specifications at Level I and Level II.
Follow inspection procedures and proper product-release steps.
Maintain calibration standards.
Complete required paperwork accurately and legibly, including NDT results, mechanical testing results, and time entries.
Work with customer inspectors, representatives, and others at ECM to develop and approve customer procedures and specifications.
Engage proactively with operators to support and promote quality objectives.
Participate in special projects, continuous improvement activities, and QIP teams; support Zero Defect efforts.
Assist with programming and modifying NDT calibrations on ECG NDT or equivalent equipment.
Assist the ECMP Lab with materials testing and metallography, failure investigation, and scrap material identification.
Assist with fatigue testing samples, including loading, unloading, and operating ECG’s custom resonance fatigue tester.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Support other Ellwood Crankshaft Group entities as needed; travel may be required.
Work rotating shifts and weekends if business needs dictate.
Cross-train in other areas as needed to support production and quality efforts.
Perform other duties as necessary.