Quality Technician

WST FAB LLC•Manitowoc, WI

123d

About The Position

The Quality Technician is responsible for inspecting incoming, processed, and outgoing products and verifying that they conform to steel industry and customer specifications. The role supports quality processes across the workforce, helps investigate quality issues, maintains inspection and quality records, and assists with customer and mill returns. Duties may be expanded as management deems necessary.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, one to three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of both.
Ability to read and understand documents such as work orders and blueprints.
Ability to use micrometers, calipers, and other measuring devices.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to identify inspection errors, report nonconformance, and initiate resolution.
Knowledge of quality procedures, processes, and auditing techniques.
Knowledge of company product lines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Perform and record visual and dimensional inspections.
Interpret blueprints for inspection processes, including inspection plans.
Assist with quality training on inspection equipment, policies, and procedures.
Read and log data in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
Assist the Operations Manager with investigations into process-related quality issues.
Prepare Non-Conforming Material Reports when required and quarantine products rejected by QA.
Provide samples and communicate with QA about quality issues when required.
Assist the Quality Engineer with ISIR, PPAP, and capability studies.
Support ISO 9001:2015 practices and procedures across the workforce.
Complete accurate paper and electronic records to provide requested data.
Organize work and storage areas to support efficient workflow and showcase quality of work.
Support inventory accuracy and report non-conforming products to supervisors.
Work with purchasing on mill returns and credits.
Work with the Operations Manager on customer returns and material dispositions.
Review cut orders and attach prints and inspection sheets.