Quality Technician

Interpret drawings, schematics, formulas, and standards that are required for establishing and maintaining quality process and production operations performed in both the foundry and factory Complete daily process/production reports, inspection and testing of new and/or modified tooling, developing an issuance of process/production control standards, investigation of customer complaints, and the overview of quarterly UL/CSA process inspections. Perform, operate, and maintain lab functions such as chemical inventories, mixing & standardizing chemicals into solutions, and organization and cleaning of the lab. Monitor and respond to process/production alarms, reports, and recordings of various operations, and the ability to make corrective adjustments and/or initiate corrective actions, on operations such as the sand control system, molding and pouring operations, core operations, clean & inspection operations, and machining. Monitor, track, and record gauge control calibrations and control, and initiate and handle packing and shipping of gauges for calibration. Initiate follow-up inspections and/or corrections for tooling used in foundry core and mold operations, as well as factory materials purchased and/or modified for process & production operations such as plugs, nipples, screws and covers. Perform and/or assist lab testing, data collection, recording, reporting, and filing test results of various process/production operations that will include the compatibility, moisture, and green strength testing of the sand control system, grain fineness testing of raw core and mold sands, tensile testing and chill testing of iron production, spectrometer calibration and operation, methylene blue testing of molding sand and acid drop testing of plating thickness. Support in developing and implementing Visual Management practices, including charts maintenance, creation of Information / display boards, etc. Lead/ facilitate problem solving, continuous improvement Initiatives or A3 projects. Create forms, templates, and instructions to support and lead data collection and problem-solving efforts Operate hand and power tools to design, fabricate and install a variety of fixtures, carts, tables. Procure small equipment, supplies as needed. High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution Minimum of 1 year of general labor experience No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Amarillo, TX will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation. 2 years of experience working in a manufacturing environment Familiar with at least one variation reduction / problem solving methodology such as: Six Sigma, Shainin Red X, A3 etc. Math and analytical skills with the ability to calculate percentages and generate charts on excel to define project baselines and estimate improvements. Must be a problem solver with a bias for action towards achieving planned results. Competent with common shop tools/equipment. Ability to maintain confidentiality and work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to plan, organize, and schedule work to meet deadlines. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.