Quality Technician (3rd shift)

JTEKT North America • Piedmont, SC

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About The Position

The Quality Technician supports manufacturing and follows policies and procedures related to successful operations. The role performs quality inspections and testing on components and assemblies, assists with nonconformance problem solving, and carries out basic preventive maintenance and 5S cleaning duties. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

The position works the assigned shift, identified here as 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Overtime is required as needed. Work takes place in manufacturing areas and requires personal protective equipment, including steel-toed shoes and safety glasses with side shields.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Metrology and gage calibration experience.
• Knowledge of metallurgy basics and heat treat testing.
• Problem-solving capabilities, especially related to manufacturing.
• Knowledge of GD&T and SPC.
• Experience or knowledge in product and performance testing.
• Willingness and ability to learn to operate and maintain various equipment at an acceptable level, with an emphasis on quality, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, safety/environmental requirements, 5S, and productivity.
• Ability to understand and demonstrate standard work and support company policy.
• Proficient written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and be flexible.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including standing, bending, pushing, pulling, reaching above and below the shoulders, repetitive side-to-side movement, grasping, and fine finger dexterity throughout the shift.
• May be required to lift up to 40 pounds during the shift.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must use personal protective equipment in manufacturing areas, including steel-toed shoes and safety glasses with side shields.

Responsibilities

• Perform measurements of components and assemblies.
• Perform heat treat inspection, including cutting, mounting, polishing, and hardness testing.
• Perform weld testing and inspection.
• Perform receiving inspection when needed.
• Assist in problem solving for nonconformances.
• Conduct basic preventive maintenance and cleaning (5S) duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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