Technician, Quality Assurance

Samuel, Son & Co.•Marinette, WI

3d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Technician inspects products throughout manufacturing to verify they meet required specifications, blueprints, codes, and company quality standards. The role checks traceability, paperwork, materials, fabrication welds and procedures, testing, and compliance with applicable ASME requirements. It also supports the ASME Inspector during in-house code inspections. The technician performs required and random in-process inspections, checks that production personnel complete their own inspections, operates measuring and test equipment, documents nonconforming products and deficiencies, and helps investigate root causes and recommend preventive measures. The role also supports calibration activities, corrective actions, special projects, and development of quality systems while upholding ISO, ASME, and other applicable requirements. On-the-job training is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or at least one year of work experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet team expectations.
Understanding of and ability to support company policies and procedures.
Ability to understand and follow safety rules and regulations.
Basic computer skills.
Reading, writing, and simple math skills.
Ability to read blueprints.
Welding experience in pressure vessels.
Experience with materials, particularly stainless steel and carbon.
Professionalism and respect when interacting with internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of Quality Assurance inspection experience in a manufacturing and/or fabrication setting is preferred.
Knowledge and experience in quality assurance, including ISO, statistical process control, and measurement and testing techniques such as X-ray, RT, and PT.
Thorough knowledge of ASME and other applicable codes and Quality Assurance standards.
Working knowledge of layout and inspection equipment, including calipers, micrometers, depth gauges, PT equipment, ultrasonic testing equipment, dial indicators, protractors, English and metric tape measures, fillet gauges, calculators, and computer terminals.
Related-industry work experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Inspect products throughout manufacturing to confirm compliance with specifications, blueprints, codes, and Quality Assurance requirements.
Verify that traceability, paperwork, and materials are correct and match the applicable print.
Ensure calibration of quality and production measuring tools is kept up to date.
Check fabrication welds and welding procedures for correctness.
Verify that products meet applicable ASME codes and company quality standards.
Confirm fabrication procedures and products are tested and inspected as required.
Assist the ASME Inspector with in-house code inspections.
Perform required and random in-process inspections and record results as necessary.
Ensure production personnel perform in-process inspections during fabrication.
Operate measuring and test equipment according to departmental procedures.
Identify manufacturing process improvement opportunities and communicate them to management.
Assist the Quality Assurance Department with special projects and systems development.
Use non-conforming product systems to document process defects.
Assist with corrective-action root-cause analysis when requested by the Quality Manager.
Support maintenance of the calibration process and perform calibration activities on measuring and test equipment.
Investigate and document possible root causes of in-process deficiencies and propose preventive measures.
Uphold ISO, ASME, and other applicable codes to ensure product compliance.