Quality Technician

Core Responsibilities:

• Complete FAI, WIP, Receiving and Final inspections using mechanical and vision system measuring equipment.
• Maintain the nonconforming product hold area.
• Train the workforce on the proper care and use of inspection equipment and techniques to assure product conformance.
• Has active role on quality control team including internal audit program.
• Assist with CMM operation as required by the work load.
• Performs calibrations to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment.

Critical Elements:      

• Understands the basics of metrology (i.e.: 10:1 ratio rule) and how to mechanically inspect product using hand/visual inspection equipment.
• Have the ability to interpret and apply ASME Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T).
• Understands and knows how to use a sampling plan.
• Ability to interpret and communicate manufacturing standards.
• Communicates involvement and results of quality control activities throughout the organization.
• Equipment Calibration
  • Sets up equipment to test, evaluate, and calibrate other instruments and test equipment.
  • Completes sequence of testing and calibration procedures for instruments and equipment.
  • Disassembles instruments and equipment and inspects components for defects.
  • Measures equipment parts for conformity with specifications.
  • Align, repair, replace, and balance component parts.
  • Reassembles and calibrates instruments and equipment.
• Develop, support, and helps maintain company’s quality management system.

Education/Experience:  Graduate of two-year vocational school program or two years related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills:  Mechanical aptitude, detail oriented.  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret regulatory, scientific, and technical documents.  This person must be comfortable communicating quality requirements to suppliers, customers, and employees.  Has a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and quality management software to enhance productivity and quality of work.  Has the ability to multitask.

Training:  OSHA Right to Know, Quality Management System orientation, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance, Communication, Sampling Plans, Metrology, and Auditing.