About the position
Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world. We are currently searching for a Quality Technician to be based out of Hobart, IN. Reporting to the Quality Manager, this person will be responsible for performing product inspections using various types of measurement equipment, including calipers, micrometers, and gauges. This person will be responsible for preparing reports to document their findings. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of an associate degree in Applied Science with 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Interpret manufacturing drawings and specifications and apply procedures, specifications, and standards to ensure product compliance.
- Prepare job information including documents, gauges, quality history, etc. for production teams prior to the start of job setups.
- Monitor Statistical Process Controls on key characteristics as defined.
- Perform inspection of manufactured parts, tooling, and fixtures to ensure final product conformance to customer specifications.
- Initiate non-conformance reports and corrective actions.
- Complete, inspect and distribute all quality records and documents.
- Maintain job files for production run data, first piece approvals, maintenance logs, visual alerts, etc.
- Calibrate gauging and maintain calibration records for gauges and other equipment.
- Assist in the training of new production personnel in gauges, gauging techniques, equipment, Statistical Process Control, data collection, and quality policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Associates degree in Applied Science preferred
- 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Proficient with a variety of precision measuring devices including calipers, micrometers, comparators, height gauges, and custom fixtures.
- Ability to read/interpret blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing.
- Knowledge of key elements of Statistical Process Control and how to apply.
- Basic math skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, and Power point).
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays
- Any leave required under federal, state, or local law
