Quality Technician - 4 Day Work Week

Lincoln Industries of Minnesota•Pine Island, MN

About The Position

Position at Lincoln Industries of Minnesota Job Title: Quality Technician - 4 Day Work Week SUMMARY: Assists customers, internally and externally in meeting quality requirements. This involves leading quality improvements related to customer returns, scrap and yield. The person will also be involved in driving issues to root cause, gathering data for analysis, updating documentation and inspecting product defects. The person will also be responsible for all aspects related to quality testing and inspecting. WAGE TYPE : Salary $50,000 - $65, 000 FLSA Exemption: Exempt ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lead quality improvement efforts in various areas in the plant. Perform First Article Inspection Reports (F.A.I.R) for component parts and assemblies. Interact and assist Supply Management and Integration with PPAP’s (Production Part Approval Proc ess) Troubleshoot and root cause analysis of quality issues related to new and existing products . Operate FARO Arm to inspect tubing and other various parts . Perform process capability and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) studies as required. Work with Project Managers/Engineers and Operations on quality issues. Verify, train, and audit PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and Control Plans as needed. Ensures quality level of all incoming parts and materials including outside contr acting. Monitors and maintains QC tool inventory, performs scheduled calibrations and initiates tool and equipment repair requests. Participate in Continuous improvement teams as necessary Inspect parts from various departments either on or off the production lines for various aspects of plating, assembly and packaging. Develop new Visual Work Instructions for Operations using PowerPoint and other electronic documents Conduct product and process audits to determine conformance to requirements and maintain a ll audit records. Provide training and support in classroom or incidental basis as needed. Could potentially encounter hazardous chemicals Any other tasks as required fulfilling the Lincoln Industries Beliefs and Drivers ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: Reports to : Engineering Manager QUALIFICATIONS : The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and exp erience required. Education and/or Experience: Expected: High school diploma or GED Experience using various measuring and test equipment (micrometer, caliper, dial indicators, etc.) Able to read/interpret blueprints and understand customer and engineering specifications. Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure. Pre ferred: Associated degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school. Experience with Faro Arm or CMM inspection equipment Experience using CAD software (Solidworks, P roEngineer) Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensions and Tolerancing) Ability to use precision hand measuring equipment Communication Skills: Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language in order to communicate well with our vendors, internal suppliers and interpret invoices. Ability to read and analyze technical procedures, control plans and government regulations. Must be able to communicate effectively over a telephone, via email or in person. Other Skills: Basic Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions . Ability to solve practical problems and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Troubleshooting/Problem Solving abilities related to various plating techniques. Working knowledge of standard inspection techniques. TRAINING: T raining requirements as defin ed in the Learning Management System based on the role . BENEFITS Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance FSA Health & Dependent Care Basic Life & ADD Short & Long Term Disability Tuition, Wellness, PPE, & Computer Purchase Reimbursement Learning & Development 401(k) & Match Onsite Wellness Coach Employee Assistance Program Paid Volunteer Time Paid Holidays at the start of employment Sick Leave Generous Paid Time Off New Parent Leave Adoption Assistance Scholarship Program Discounted Company Clothing Many Company Sponsored Fun at Work Activities Opportunity to qualify and participate in annual wellness event: hiking a 14,000 ft mountain in Breckenridge Colorado, expenses paid

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Experience using various measuring and test equipment (micrometer, caliper, dial indicators, etc.)
Able to read/interpret blueprints and understand customer and engineering specifications.
Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure.
Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language in order to communicate well with our vendors, internal suppliers and interpret invoices.
Ability to read and analyze technical procedures, control plans and government regulations.
Must be able to communicate effectively over a telephone, via email or in person.
Basic Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Troubleshooting/Problem Solving abilities related to various plating techniques.
Working knowledge of standard inspection techniques.

Nice To Haves

Associated degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
Experience with Faro Arm or CMM inspection equipment
Experience using CAD software (Solidworks, P roEngineer)
Understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensions and Tolerancing)
Ability to use precision hand measuring equipment

Responsibilities

Lead quality improvement efforts in various areas in the plant.
Perform First Article Inspection Reports (F.A.I.R) for component parts and assemblies.
Interact and assist Supply Management and Integration with PPAP’s (Production Part Approval Proc ess)
Troubleshoot and root cause analysis of quality issues related to new and existing products
Operate FARO Arm to inspect tubing and other various parts
Perform process capability and Gauge Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) studies as required.
Work with Project Managers/Engineers and Operations on quality issues.
Verify, train, and audit PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and Control Plans as needed.
Ensures quality level of all incoming parts and materials including outside contr acting.
Monitors and maintains QC tool inventory, performs scheduled calibrations and initiates tool and equipment repair requests.
Participate in Continuous improvement teams as necessary
Inspect parts from various departments either on or off the production lines for various aspects of plating, assembly and packaging.
Develop new Visual Work Instructions for Operations using PowerPoint and other electronic documents
Conduct product and process audits to determine conformance to requirements and maintain a ll audit records.
Provide training and support in classroom or incidental basis as needed.
Could potentially encounter hazardous chemicals
Any other tasks as required fulfilling the Lincoln Industries Beliefs and Drivers

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
FSA Health & Dependent Care
Basic Life & ADD
Short & Long Term Disability
Tuition, Wellness, PPE, & Computer Purchase Reimbursement
Learning & Development
401(k) & Match
Onsite Wellness Coach
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Volunteer Time
Paid Holidays at the start of employment
Sick Leave
Generous Paid Time Off
New Parent Leave
Adoption Assistance
Scholarship Program
Discounted Company Clothing
Many Company Sponsored Fun at Work Activities
Opportunity to qualify and participate in annual wellness event: hiking a 14,000 ft mountain in Breckenridge Colorado, expenses paid