Quality Technician

Job Description

The Quality Technician is responsible for the direct testing of product to insure quality standards and procedures are met and align with customer specifications. This position requires a high level of attention to detail; the Quality Technician is responsible for strictly adhering to the organization’s quality assurance policies, and identifying defects and or production errors in order to prevent these materials from entering the supply chain. The quality technician is also expected to work with department leads to make recommendations for process improvements to prevent defects. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Essential Duties And Responsiblities

• Inspection of production material including1st piece inspections, receiving inspections, process audits, etc...).
• Remove defective items from production with proper identification of the item and reason for removal.
• Report defects to the appropriate manager.
• Manage calibration system including setting up outside service calibrations and calibrate certain hand gages (calipers, micrometers, height gages.
• Support new product development and continuous improvement by integrating quality tools into processes.
• Qualify new or revised products using Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and First Article Inspection Reporting (FAIR) following AIAG guidelines.
• Communicate with customers (external and internal) and suppliers regarding quality of products or services.
• Create and maintain quality documentation, processes, and reports.
• CMM Programming (Micro Vu).
• Understanding and support of Company policies and procedures.
• Promote and advocate quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• One-year certificate from college or technical school, three to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledgeable in the use of measuring tools such as but not limited to: tape measures, micrometers, calipers, height gage, bore gages, and optical comparameters.
• Ability to proficiently read blue prints for machining, forming, and welding processes.
• CMM and layout experience desired.
• Knowledge on Gage Calibration
• Background in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances (GD&T) and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office and Microsoft Exchange.
• Previous experience working with ERP systems.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 standard.
• Ability to work independently.
• Flexible and responsive with a strong teamwork orientation.
• Strong orientation toward quality, safety and continuous improvement.
• AQS Certified Quality Technician preferred