Quality Technician - Danville

Arconic • Danville, IL

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About The Position

The Quality Technician in Danville serves as a technical resource for cross-functional teams across the automotive industry in quality and manufacturing operations. The role provides technical guidance and problem-solving expertise for the Heat Treat and Combo line, working daily with production employees and supervisors to ensure product quality and process compliance initiatives are met. The position reports to the Lead Automotive Metallurgical Technician based at Arconic Davenport Works.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years of manufacturing experience.
• Must meet ITAR U.S. person status requirements: U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification is required at hire; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Aluminum manufacturing experience and a basic understanding of different aluminum alloy compositions.
• Experience applying lean manufacturing principles in a manufacturing setting.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Effective listening skills.
• Experience working in a union environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and disposition processes and products for compliance with metallurgical and quality standards.
• Provide metallurgical project support for ATC, DPW, and Tenn.
• Ensure quality systems in the area perform correctly and respond to exceptions, particularly those affecting product integrity.
• Help maintain critical processes at the Heat Treat and Combo Line.
• Support process and product improvement initiatives using appropriate quality tools within a manufacturing area.
• Support quality system activities within a manufacturing or product area.
• Develop an understanding of critical process and product characteristics.
• Develop an understanding of business objectives and cost structure.
• Ensure compliance with quality requirements for molten metal casting.
• Serve as a liaison between Davenport and Danville operations.
• Troubleshoot and adjust recipes to improve recovery.
• Manage software, including Wonderware and Level 2 Systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid vacation time and holidays.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional development and training.

What This Job Offers

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