Quality Technician I/Cmm Operator

Chandler Industries is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in precision machining, EDM, sheet metal fabrication, and a range of value-added services. We excel in providing exceptional value through responsive customer service, technical expertise, and innovative lean manufacturing practices. Our commitment to delivering world-class quality and on-time performance has made us a trusted partner for our customers. Chandler operates five divisions, including four in Minnesota—Blaine, Long Prairie, Montevideo, and Wyoming—and one in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Summary:

Performs quality inspection and testing on materials, parts, components, and product that is received, in-process, and finished per customer, company, and regulatory requirements. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Using work instructions, job traveler, blueprints, engineer drawings and specifications; inspects, checks, and tests materials, parts, components, and product during various stages of production including receiving, in-process, and finished.  
• Selects and maintains the appropriate tools, gauges, scales, and equipment for the feature or characteristic required to perform inspection and testing. 
• Checks and monitors materials and equipment to verify calibration status.
• Performs visual inspection for conformance.
• Will run CMM’s in production environment.
• Accurately documents and records inspection or test data, such as weights, dimensions, resistance, and quantities inspected, accepted, and rejected.
• Processes and maintains all quality records per appropriate procedures to maintain accountability, acceptance, and status.  
• Verifies travelers and other documentation for compliance to established procedures.
• Supports and assists quality improvement teams, engineers, and operations to resolve problem issues and improve quality.  
• Assists the supplier quality initiatives to facilitate corrective and preventative action relative to supplier quality problems and source inspection issues.
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe environment and maintains 5 “S” standards. Complies with safety rules including Personal Protective Equipment and OSHA standards.  
• Participates in Lean initiatives eliminating waste.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities).

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient reading, writing, oral communication and comprehension in English language.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Basic math skills.
• Must be able to pass annual visual exam (20-25, corrected, uncorrected, one eye).
• Attention to detail. 
• Willingness to learn. 
• High level of integrity. 
• Knowledge of computer aided software and their applications.
• Ability to problem solve. 
• Cooperative attitude, shares critical information, and remains professional in difficult situations.
• Self-directed; ability to work independently and within teams.

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred or helpful)

• Experience working in the Aerospace, Medical or other highly regulated industry.
• Experience operating a CMM.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and GD&T specifications.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment.
• ISO 9001:AS9100 and ISO 13485 experience.