Quality Technician I

ELLWOOD•Hermitage, PA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

ELLWOOD Crankshaft Group (ECG) manufactures large, complex crankshafts and critical metal components for rail, marine, energy, oil and gas, power generation, and industrial equipment. The company is seeking a non-exempt, full-time Quality Technician I at its Sharon, Pennsylvania facility. The role tests and inspects materials and parts, supports nondestructive testing (NDT), laboratory work, fatigue testing, customer quality activities, and continuous improvement. The position requires adherence to company policies and procedures and may include travel to support other ECG entities. Rotating shifts and weekend work may be required based on business needs. The work takes place in a manufacturing environment with exposure to loud noise, changing temperatures, and machinery with moving parts. Physical requirements include frequent standing, walking, reaching, bending, and squatting; frequent material handling up to 70 pounds; and occasional material handling up to 120 pounds, including floor, shoulder, or overhead lifts. Close visual acuity is required to inspect parts for small defects and to see lifting-equipment placement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team member.
Ability to organize and prioritize workload, with good reading, comprehension, and math skills.
Familiarity with general computer applications.
Results-oriented approach and a strong desire to succeed.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to pursue and maintain required ASNT Level I and Level II inspector qualifications in UT, MT, and LP.
Ability to work rotating shifts and weekends when business needs dictate.
Ability to travel as needed to support other Ellwood Crankshaft Group entities.
Ability to meet the described physical requirements, including frequent handling of materials up to 70 pounds and occasional handling of materials up to 120 pounds.
Close visual acuity to inspect small defects and see 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 materials 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 for conformance to drawings and specifications, following inspection procedures and proper product-release steps.
Maintain calibration standards and complete required paperwork accurately and legibly, including NDT results, mechanical testing results, and time entry.
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 and continuous improvement activities, support Zero Defect efforts, and participate in QIP teams.
Assist with programming and modifying NDT calibrations on ECM NDT or equivalent equipment.
Assist the ECMP Lab with materials testing and metallography, failure investigations, and scrap material identification.
Assist with loading, unloading, and operating ECG’s custom resonance fatigue tester for fatigue testing samples.
Follow all company policies and procedures.
Support other Ellwood Crankshaft Group entities as needed; some 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 deemed necessary.