2nd Shift - Monday - Thursday, 3:30pm to 2:00am 10 hour days
SUMMARY
Responsible for detection and prevention of nonconforming products and maintaining compliance to ISO 9001 and Quality System standards and procedures by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (other duties may be assigned).
Supports GEM’s commitment to providing products that meet or exceed customer quality and service expectations by: anticipating and meeting the changing needs of customers; continuously striving to improve quality of products; meeting and exceeding ISO 9001 quality standards and offering suggestions to make improvements whenever possible.
The primary function of the Quality Technician is to appraise products according to applicable standards and reject those that do not conform to the specified standard. This is accomplished by utilizing a variety of source information such as, Blueprints, Engineering Drawings, Quality Control Instructions, Purchase Orders, Process Methods, Visual Standards and other information that may be available to ensure full compliance to the customer’s specifications.
Must possess the ability to accurately operate a variety of precision measuring instruments such as Micrometers, Calipers, Plug and Ring Gages, Hardness Testers, Height Gages, Surface Testing Equipment, Coordinate Measuring Machines, Bore Gages, GD&T, etc.
Performs in-process inspections / audits throughout the production floor or on CMM in a timely manner, as assigned. Documents results as appropriate per procedures. While conducting inspections, determines that proper calibrated measuring instruments and techniques are being utilized by Machine Operators.
Performs First Piece Inspections for each operation of a production run insuring approval for the production process required by the method. All customer specifications must be met to grant approval of any operation.
Performs Inspections of product prior to processing by an outside vendor and indicates approval on Production Floor Traveler.
Performs Receiving Inspections as required for incoming product to ensure the product meets quality requirements.
Performs Final Inspections of product in a timely manner, ensuring that product meets all customer requirements prior to release.
Performs the RMA’s paperwork and correspondence with the customers, while processing foundry scrap.
Ensures that routine processes on the shop floor are in compliance with the routing method.
In the normal course of the workday, the Quality Technician is responsible to be aware of existing non-conformances in the facility and reports all such matters to the Supervisor. Assists the Cell Leaders in completing and dispositioning any NCM documents and materials and removes scrap from the production process.
May be required to occasionally assist with other hands-on operations within the company to facilitate the expediting of customers’ orders.
QUALIFICATIONS
To performthis job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements 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
High School graduate or GED, and a minimum of 5 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure (English and Metric), using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals and millimeters. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent. Ability to calculate dimensions from dimensioned featured on a drawing.
BLUEPRINT READING SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other standards. Knowledge of blueprint symbols, abbreviations, and schematics used on blueprints is also essential. Ability to disseminate concentricity, run out, tolerance notations, and possesses an acceptable knowledge base for geometric dimensioning and tolerance (GD&T).
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but involved written and/or verbal instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Mechanical aptitude. Ability to read mechanical drawings. Familiarity with all measuring tools and equipment used in shop including micrometer, caliper, plug gauges, Rockwell hardness tester, profilometer and surface coating thickness tester.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Certified ASQ Mechanical Inspection and Statistical Process Control certification highly desired. Ability to establish and sustain harmonious working relations and to communicate effectively with customers and employees at all levels is essential to primary responsibilities
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or control; reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
ATTENDANCE
Regular attendance, with rare unscheduled absences, and no extended absences beyond about three months, is critical to maintenance of efficient operations and meeting due dates.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job~ the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
