Quality Technician - 1st Shift

Bonnell Aluminum•Niles, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Technician is responsible for maintaining files in the Quality Assurance Department, including Billet Analysis Sheets, Bonnell Customer-Approved Prints, Material Inspection Reports, Calibrations Records, Quality Audit Reports, ISIR Paperwork, and any additional quality-related information. This role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team, assist other personnel, and perform other duties as required. The technician must inform their supervisor of any equipment or other problems, work safely at all times wearing required PPE, and maintain a clean workstation. They will also participate in a collaborative environment, comply with safety policies, accept feedback to ensure safety standards, and complete special projects. The role involves performing mechanical (pull) tests on the Tensile Machine, maintaining all Quality Assurance tools, verifying tool calibration, ordering and maintaining inspection tools for other departments, performing quality audits, and reviewing inspection reports for accuracy. The technician will coordinate and operate the optical comparator for ISIR, PPAP, and daily inspections, and assist the Extrusion Department with quality inspections. Maintaining Die and Fabrication Print Files is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

Able to read and understand inspection tools (Micrometers, calipers, comparator).
Able to use Webster Hardness Tester.
HS Diploma/GED
Must also pass a skills-based test.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently and effectively; self-motivated; self-starter.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must be conscientious, diplomatic, and detail-oriented.
Must pass a company background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

Maintain files in the Quality Assurance Department (Billet Analysis Sheets, Bonnell Customer-Approved Prints, Material Inspection Reports, Calibrations Records, Quality Audit Reports, ISIR Paperwork, and any additional quality-related information).
Work independently and as part of a team.
Assist other personnel and perform other duties as required per supervisor.
Inform the Supervisor of any equipment problems or any other problems.
Work in a safe manner always wearing all required Proper Protective Equipment (PPE).
Maintain a clean, clutter-free workstation.
Able to participate in a collaborative environment.
Comply with safety policies and procedures.
Accepts feedback from the Team Leader to ensure the bundles meet safety standards.
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.
Perform Mechanical (Pull) tests on the Tensile Machine and report findings to the Customer when requested.
Maintain all Quality Assurance tools.
Verify that all inspection tools are calibrated and functioning properly.
Order and maintain inspection tools for all other departments.
Perform Quality Audits for receiving in-process and outgoing material.
Review Inspection Reports with Extrusion Department to ensure the accuracy of information.
Understand and coordinate the operation of the optical comparator.
Use a comparator to complete ISIR requests.
Use a comparator for PPAP requests.
Use a comparator for daily inspections as necessary.
Assist the Extrusion Department in quality inspections when required.
Maintain Die and Fabrication Print Files within the quality office.