Quality Technician

Lay out and inspect gages, equipment, tools, parts, etc. verifying accuracy of measurements, workability, and reliability of such equipment to directions, specifications, and/or drawings conduct and coordinate calibrations within timing requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and develop layouts from blueprints and templates, applying knowledge of trigonometry, design, effects of heat, and properties of metals.
• Lay out and fabricate metal structural parts such as plates, gages, etc.
• Mark curves, lines, holes, and dimensions using scribes, soap stones, punches, and hand drills.
• Compute layout dimensions, and determine and mark reference points on metal stock or work pieces for further processing.
• Locate center lines and verify template positions, using measuring instruments such as gauge blocks, height gauges, and dial indicators.
• Lift and position work pieces in relation to surface plates, manually or with hoists, and using parallel blocks and angle plates.
• Utilize other common inspection gages such as coordinate measuring machines (CMM)
• Inspect machined assemblies, purchased parts of various types to verify conformance to specifications.
• Add dimensional details to blueprints or drawings made by other workers.
• Provide daily lab functions (filing reports, maintaining storage cabinets, maintaining resource library, housekeeping duties as needed and maintaining computer system).
• Follow standard measurement techniques.
• Ensure gauges used in R&R studies are calibrated to standards.
• Provide general dimensional support for in-house product issues as well as customer and supplier product issues.
• Operate lab equipment, as assigned, while maintaining the required accuracy’s and precision.
• As assigned, perform one or more of the following:
• Perform incoming receiving layouts on parts gages or tools.
• Maintain the gauge calibration and recall system, including gauge R&R studies.
• Order new gauges and coordinate the repair of gauges as needed.
• Support shop floor metrology system.
• Program 2-D and 3-D computerized metrology equipment.
• Develop lab accreditation procedures and support IATF 16949 as required.
• Clean and maintain work area and equipment.
• Special projects as required.
• Support gage R&R studies.
• Support process & tool capability studies.
• Implement reaction and corrective action activities when gage, tool, process or part is found to be non-conforming, including notification to supervisor.
• Develop new lab measurement techniques.
• Perform supporting ISIR layout, gage certification, R&R, gage validation to support IATF 16949 - MSA and PPAP requirements.
• Support IATF 16949 as required.
• Follow all Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures as directed by the company.
• Perform Part Submission Warrant (PSW) and Initial Sample Inspection Report (ISIR) studies.
• Support capability studies.
• Perform minor maintenance and repair on lab equipment.
• Provide daily lab functions (filing reports, maintaining storage cabinets, maintain lab’s resource library, housekeeping duties as needed and maintain lab’s computer system).
• Provide general dimensional support for in-house product issues as well as customer product issues.

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education : High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)

Experience : Three to seven years related experience

Computer Skills

Basic computer knowledge is necessary, as well as the ability to learn and effectively use software used for the job.