Quality Technician (1st shift)

Metal Craft Machine & Engineering•Elk River, MN

2d•$24 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

METAL CRAFT, a precision machining company, is seeking an experienced QUALITY TECHNICIAN to join their team. The company mission is to provide custom precision manufacturing and innovative services to medical, aviation, space, defense, and emerging high-tech industries. The ideal candidate is passionate about their work and committed to quality, service, excellence, and innovation. METAL CRAFT has been providing stability, a safe and clean environment, challenging work, and is invested in the growth of its people for over 40 years. In this role, the QUALITY TECHNICIAN is responsible for ensuring materials and finished goods conform to all company and customer standards. They will perform inspections on incoming materials and in-process and final product to ensure quality levels are met, and perform first piece set-up and First Article Inspections in accordance with established inspection plans.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required
Minimum 2-5 years quality assurance experience required
Intermediate knowledge in use of standard inspection equipment and basic hand tools, such as: calipers, micrometers, steel rules, pin gages, go-no-go gages, CMM and Vision equipment
Intermediate knowledge of Geometrical Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), engineering drawings and specifications, sampling techniques, and safety information.
Intermediate problem solving and decision making skills and the ability to think independently.
Ability to demonstrate a record of good performance in meeting high standards of quality, quantity and dependability (attendance and punctuality).
Good listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate and work well with others.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Must be detail oriented to keep accurate records and files.
Show initiative in work by being a self-starter, suggesting new ideas for completing a job, giving input as to how to improve the efficiency of a job, and organizing work time in order to complete jobs in a timely matter.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Nice To Haves

Preferred associates degree in Quality Assurance or related manufacturing field
Good Familiarity with ISO 13485, AS 9100, FDA Quality System Regulations, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Responsibilities

Conduct receiving, in-process, final inspections, and first piece set-up utilizing the appropriate measuring tools and equipment to verify dimensional and functional requirements.
Conduct visual examination of product in accordance with customer specifications and company workmanship standards.
Perform formal documented First Article Inspection (FAI) reports for internal and external customers.
Prepare, maintain, and review inspection reports.
Perform containment activities preventing potential or additional quality defects.
Assist in the development of in-process control charts for monitoring / improving performance.
Provide internal and external audit support as requested.
Support engineering functions with data collection, product review, etc. as requested.
Effectively communicate with cross-functional areas; supply chain, manufacturing, engineering, quality engineering, customer service, production planning.
Participate in lean activities as required.
Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Responsible to conduct yourself and ensure your subordinates (if applicable) conduct themselves in a manner consistent with company mission, values, code of ethics, policies, and other standards of conduct.