Quality Technician

Nippon Light Metal Georgia Inc•Adairsville, GA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Quality Technician is responsible for the daily functions of maintaining high standards in the production process. They utilize their skills and knowledge to inspect products or processes, ensuring to meet predefined specifications and institute improvements as required. Must effectively carry out the essential duties and responsibilities of this position to consistently promote our Mission, Vision and Values.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent or related work experience.
Knowledge and understanding of the coding abstracting system used in the Medical Records Department for efficient data gathering.
Ability to handle frequent interruptions.
Ability to maintain close attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Kaizen Activity/Continuous Improvement knowledge is a plus.
Lean manufacturing experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Balance Safety, Quality, Production, Cost and Morale to achieve positive results across departments.
Continuously learn, share, and implement corrections or changes to encourage organizational improvements for the department and company.
Use the 5s Pillars, Sort (Seiri), Set in Order (Seiton), Shine (Seiso), Standardize (Seiketsu), and sustain (Shitsuke) to maintain a clean and organized workspace to sustain a productive work environment.
Maintain the measuring equipment including both calibration and verification of accuracy.
Administer Education as needed and document within the department.
Maintain Daily Check Sheets and File Paperwork
Administer Final Approval of Incoming Logs
Conduct Billet Etches and provide approval to proceed with the process or notify supervisor when product is out of standard.
Conduct the Forge First Part Check when the forge is started and when the die is changed.
Measure the flash extension after trim to ensure accuracy.
Administer the Tensile Testing process to ensure that the integrity of the part is in good condition.
Approve Heat Treat Baskets based on test results from the Tensile Testing process to allow the parts to move to the next phase of production.
Conduct CMM Check on the parts after the Dye Pen process is completed.
Maintain Scrap Log and Hold Cage
Production Defect Support (Judgement Calls)
Perform random production line checks and audits.
Input data for chemical composition according to the Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Input data for tensile testing results according to the Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Measure the parts of a prototype trial when it is made
Perform daily inspections of measuring instruments in each process and report any findings that are out of normal specks for operation.
Manage NG Parts and OK limit samples on the production line and in the QA lab
Create and revise documents used to set company standards as needed.
Other duties as assigned.