Quality Validation Lab Technician
About The Position
Ryobi Die Casting (USA), Inc. is hiring a QC Product Validation Technician for Plant 2 on third shift at its Shelbyville, Indiana facility. This is a full-time, non-exempt, indirect position in Die Cast Engineering, Pay Band 8. The technician inspects and validates finished castings against applicable quality standards using Quality Assurance Control (QAC) documents, job instructions, and quality procedures. The role operates inspection and testing equipment, including FPI equipment, X-ray machines, destructive machining CNCs, and leak testers. The technician also supports production problem-solving, CNC and process control activities, preventive maintenance, tooling changes, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ryobi Die Casting makes technically complex aluminum castings for the global automotive industry.
Requirements
- General mechanical aptitude and good problem-solving skills.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
- Ability to lift 40 pounds and lift and move up to 60 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Technical degree.
- Operating experience with FPI, X-ray machines, CNC machines, and leak testers.
- CNC programming knowledge.
- Five or more years in a manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Operate FPI equipment, X-ray machines, destructive machining CNCs, and leak testers to inspect castings.
- Inspect castings for acceptance against applicable standards.
- Notify Quality Control when castings are unacceptable or suspect.
- Sort parts using destructive and non-destructive methods when needed.
- Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time.
- Help production supervisors and engineers solve problems.
- Set up tools for spares.
- Use and edit CNC programs and help troubleshoot CNC equipment and programs.
- Support process control and the preventive maintenance (PM) schedule.
- Record daily program or maintenance changes in current records.
- Change out standard types of tooling and perform basic CNC and fixture repair with Maintenance.
- Find and carry out process improvements.
- Participate in safety, quality, 5S, and Kaizen programs and follow plant safety and environmental rules.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- On-site health clinic at no cost to employees.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Company-paid US Department of Labor apprenticeship programs.
- Employee tool purchase plan.
- Company-paid uniforms.
- Annual profit incentive program.
- 401(k) with company match.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
