Quality Technician

Bodycote•Syracuse, NY

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Technician Bodycote offers: $1,500 Sign-on Retention Bonus. Paid holidays and paid time off. Shift differential for off-shifts. 401k match, Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for employees and families. Ability to work full-time, 40 hours per week. 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and basic physical. Our people are the heart of our business. As the world’s largest provider of thermal processing services, Bodycote employs thousands of highly skilled staff around the globe, including some of the best engineers, scientists, and technicians in the industry. Come join our team! Due to the nature of our business and a heavy industrial market, Bodycote deems this position to be safety-sensitive. Position Summary: Based in Syracuse, NY, the Quality Technician will perform essential job functions associated with heat treatment under the direction of the Quality Manager to meet customer specifications, including assisting other employees as needed.

Requirements

This position must satisfy ITAR compliance requirements; candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Resident Card Holder.
Must possess basic metallurgical knowledge obtained through formal university or college training or a combination of training and experience.
A minimum of one year of experience in Quality Control and practical knowledge of commercial heat treatment of steel, aluminum, titanium, nickel, brass, copper, etc. desired
Must demonstrate the ability to read, write, and communicate the English language to interface with management and all levels, both in-house and at the customer’s place of business
Must be capable of writing general procedures for the heat treatment of specific alloys, in accordance with customer needs.
Must be capable of making written recommendations for improving the Quality System and Procedures.
Must have or be willing to obtain Six Sigma Green Belt
Must be thoroughly familiar with commercial, aircraft, and aerospace specifications, ASME, and military specification codes as required.
Knowledge and hands-on experience of computer applications, including Microsoft Office and databases, is required
Must be able to read/interpret blueprints/specifications, be detail-oriented, and meet deadlines.
Must be able to work in a sitting and standing position for extended periods of time in an office/industrial environment.
Manual dexterity to perform data entry functions.
Ability to bend, pull, stoop, and reach to perform functions.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
May be exposed to heat, fumes, noise, and humidity, etc.
Must have the cognitive and mental capacity to perform essential job functions.
Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Visual acuity to read documents, computer screens, files, etc.
Ability to hear in person and via phone.

Nice To Haves

Metallurgical or material science degree preferred, will consider certificate of training and/or work experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

Identifying and recording present or potential conditions that would have a detrimental effect on product, process, or the quality system, and initiating corrective or preventive action procedures to address these conditions, and verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions.
May include controlling or stopping further processing of the product until corrective action has been satisfactorily implemented.
Coordinating the interdepartmental efforts required to comply with quality assurance requirements.
Identifying quality training needs and taking steps to ensure training is provided.
Communicating to all levels on the status of the quality management system.
Assist in general quality activities, including control of quality records, monitoring quality objectives at all levels, implementing, monitoring, and maintaining the BMS, evaluation/disposition of non- conformances, audits (on-site and internal), implementation and support of the Navigator operating system.
Monitor and maintain outside processing, including evaluation of suppliers, generating purchase orders, reviewing certifications of conformances and reviewing test reports.
Practice and promote safety and good housekeeping.
Must work in a manner consistent with the EMS.
Must have the ability to report for work on time, follow directions, interact effectively with co-workers, understand and follow rules and procedures, and accept constructive criticism.
Perform other tasks as designated by the position.
This position is responsible for the care and treatment of our customers’ inventory and, as such, will perform duties in a safe and responsible manner to prevent customer loss or damage.