Quality Technician - 1st Shift

DEPARTMENT: Quality Technician

JOB TITLE: Quality Technician

REPORTS TO: Quality Supervisor

SHIFT DAYS /HOURS:  8 hr. shifts (Mon-Fri) 7:00 Am- 3:00 Pm) Must be willing and able to work Mandatory OT on off days as necessary.

STARTING PAY:  $24.70 per hour.

What You Will Be Responsible For:

• Maintain files in the Quality Assurance Department
  • Billet Analysis Sheets
  • Bonnell Customer-Approved Prints
  • Material Inspection Reports
  • Calibrations Records
  • Quality Audit Reports
  • ISIR Paperwork
• Any additional quality-related information that may be required in the performance of inspection. Work independently and as part of a team.
• Assist other personnel and perform other duties as required per supervisor.
• Inform the Supervisor of any equipment problems or any other problems.
• Work in a safe manner always wearing all required Proper Protective Equipment (PPE). 
• Maintain a clean, clutter-free workstation. 
• Able to participate in a collaborative environment. 
• Comply with safety policies and procedures. 
• Accepts feedback from the Team Leader to ensure the bundles meet safety standards.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned. 

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• Perform Mechanical (Pull) tests on the Tensile Machine and report findings to the Customer when requested.
• Maintain all Quality Assurance tools.
• Verify that all inspection tools are calibrated and functioning properly.
• Order and maintain inspection tools for all other departments.
• Perform Quality Audits for receiving in-process and outgoing material.
• Review Inspection Reports with Extrusion Department to ensure the accuracy of information.
• Understand and coordinate the operation of the optical comparator.
• Use a comparator to complete ISIR requests.
• Use a comparator for PPAP requests.
• Use a comparator for daily inspections as necessary.
• Assist the Extrusion Department in quality inspections when required.
• Maintain Die and Fabrication Print Files within the quality office.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and always without air conditioning. 

What You Will Need:

• Able to read and understand inspection tools. (Micrometers, calipers, comparator).
• Able to use Webster Hardness Tester.
• HS Diploma/GED  
• Must also pass a skills-based test.   
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently and effectively; self-motivated; self-starter. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  
• Must be conscientious, diplomatic, and detail-oriented. 
• Must pass a company background check and drug screen.

What You’ll Love About Us:

• Components of our Core: SAFETY; INTEGRITY; RESPECT; CELEBRATION; COMMUNICATION; TRUST; DIVERSITY; and ACCOUNTABILITY
• We’re People Leaders
• Competitive Pay
• Employee Benefits:
  • Paid Vacation
  • Medical, Dental, Life, 401 K
  • Tuition Reimbursement