Quality Technician - 3rd Shift

Contour Hardening • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

A Quality Technician is responsible for performing metallurgical inspections and tests on in-process production parts to determine if it meets customer specifications. In addition, a quality technician may be expected to perform the tasks of a contract processing technician if the volume of work demands it. This is a fast-paced environment with meticulous attention to detail. The hours for this position are Monday-Friday 11:00PM-7:30AM with potential for overtime. Please note that training for this position will be on first shift, 7AM-3:30PM. Training duration will be a total of four weeks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills
• Some data entry required
• Intermediate with Microsoft platforms (excel, word, outlook, etc.)
• Ability to understand and following directions, procedures, and work instructions
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and co-workers in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to self-manage and ask for assistance when necessary
• Ability to lift and manipulate 40 lbs. on an as needed basis on and off the shop floor
• Ability to learn how to operate inspection equipment (i.e. cutoff saw, hardness testers, microscopes, etc.)
• Ability to be certified and drive fork trucks as needed
• Willingness to be cross trained in other areas and to perform additional duties as required
• Willingness to work overtime as required

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in automotive industry
• Previous experience in quality department
• Previous experience in destructive quality testing

Responsibilities

• Monitor induction hardening machine quench concentration
• Section parts and prepare samples for quality inspections using abrasive blaster, cutoff saw, grinders and polishers, and mounting press
• Inspect and test parts at prescribed frequencies using magnetic particle inspection unit, hardness testers, microscopes, and various gauges to verify in-process production meets customer requirements
• Accurately and promptly document the results of inspections and testing
• Look for variations in inspection data and communicate observations to the appropriate personnel
• Communicate with appropriate personnel regarding out-of-spec inspection results
• Monitor general quality activities on the production floor (i.e. lot checklists are filled out, parts are being stacked properly on carts, parts on the carts are heat treated, Etc.)

Benefits

• Contour specializes in providing innovative, cost-effective heat treatment solutions.
• Known for its patented Micropulse™ Process, Contour excels in advanced computer-controlled induction heating technologies for hardening complex components like gears and crankshafts.
• With expertise in thermal processing and a team of skilled engineers and metallurgists, Contour develops custom induction hardening solutions.
• The company’s commitment to engineering ingenuity ensures that it can design and build customized equipment to meet unique customer needs.
• Contour is a trusted partner for thermal processing services across various industries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED