Quality Technician

Eaton Corporation•Timbercreek Canyon, TX

11d

About The Position

Interpret drawings, schematics, formulas, and standards that are required for establishing and maintaining quality process and production operations performed in both the foundry and factory Complete daily process/production reports, inspection and testing of new and/or modified tooling, developing an issuance of process/production control standards, investigation of customer complaints, and the overview of quarterly UL/CSA process inspections. Perform, operate, and maintain lab functions such as chemical inventories, mixing & standardizing chemicals into solutions, and organization and cleaning of the lab. Monitor and respond to process/production alarms, reports, and recordings of various operations, and the ability to make corrective adjustments and/or initiate corrective actions, on operations such as the sand control system, molding and pouring operations, core operations, clean & inspection operations, and machining. Monitor, track, and record gauge control calibrations and control, and initiate and handle packing and shipping of gauges for calibration. Initiate follow-up inspections and/or corrections for tooling used in foundry core and mold operations, as well as factory materials purchased and/or modified for process & production operations such as plugs, nipples, screws and covers. Perform and/or assist lab testing, data collection, recording, reporting, and filing test results of various process/production operations that will include the compatibility, moisture, and green strength testing of the sand control system, grain fineness testing of raw core and mold sands, tensile testing and chill testing of iron production, spectrometer calibration and operation, methylene blue testing of molding sand and acid drop testing of plating thickness. Support in developing and implementing Visual Management practices, including charts maintenance, creation of Information / display boards, etc. Lead/ facilitate problem solving, continuous improvement Initiatives or A3 projects. Create forms, templates, and instructions to support and lead data collection and problem-solving efforts Operate hand and power tools to design, fabricate and install a variety of fixtures, carts, tables. Procure small equipment, supplies as needed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Minimum of 1 year of general labor experience
Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Amarillo, TX will be considered.
2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment
Familiar with at least one variation reduction / problem solving methodology such as: Six Sigma, Shainin Red X, A3 etc.
Math and analytical skills with the ability to calculate percentages and generate charts on excel to define project baselines and estimate improvements.
Must be a problem solver with a bias for action towards achieving planned results.
Competent with common shop tools/equipment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently with minimal supervision.
Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Interpret drawings, schematics, formulas, and standards for quality processes.
Complete daily process/production reports.
Inspect and test new/modified tooling.
Develop and issue process/production control standards.
Investigate customer complaints.
Oversee quarterly UL/CSA process inspections.
Perform/maintain lab functions (chemical inventories, mixing solutions, cleaning).
Monitor and respond to process/production alarms.
Make corrective adjustments/actions on various operations.
Monitor, track, and record gauge control calibrations.
Initiate follow-up inspections/corrections for tooling and factory materials.
Perform/assist lab testing, data collection, and reporting.
Support Visual Management practices.
Lead/facilitate problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.
Create forms, templates, and instructions for data collection.
Operate hand and power tools to design, fabricate, and install fixtures.
Procure small equipment and supplies.