Quality Technician

Hayward Industries•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The QA Technician performs detailed visual and dimensional inspection of in-house and vendor parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies for conformance to BOM's, Manufacturing OP's, QA Instructions, approved samples and engineering blueprints.

Requirements

Analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to read technical drawings
Excellent teamwork and interpersonal communication skills
Keen attention to detail
Experience using mathematical concepts
Ability to define problems verbally and in writing
Experience analyzing data and drawing valid conclusions
2-5 years direct QA experience in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborates with operators, supervisors and/or engineering representatives to determine/enforce quality standards.
Performs detailed visual and dimensional inspection of supplier materials/components.
Performs First Article Inspections on supplier and/or internal new parts or revision changes.
Audits of new or existing suppliers using a wide variety of gauges tools and other measuring devices.
Generates nonconforming Material Report when items are found which deviate from established Engineering and/or QA standards. As appropriate, reports are distributed to management and suppliers.
Enters data, part history, supplier performance, in-house efficiency defect rates, failure mode etc, into computer database. Evaluates test data using standard spreadsheets or other applications software.
Use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and capability analysis to properly evaluate processes and make recommendations to improve or eliminate variables adversely affecting those processes.
Recommnds modifications to existing quality or production standards to achieve optimum quality. Performs inspection of First Piece set-up in fabrication area.
Must have the knowledge and experience to perform QA inspection in all areas of manufacturing from receiving to fabrication to final assembly.
Maintains QA area with good housekeeping practices and safety policies/regulations.
Assures unacceptable material and rework is dispositioned according to procedures.
Has knowledge of basic brazing concepts.
Certification of operating/programming CMM and/or Roamer Arm or trained and proficient at performing QA gas testing of units.
Able to train or mentor other team members to perform Quality Technician tasks.