Quality Control Technician Level 1

Overall Purpose

To enhance product quality, reduce risks, and gain production efficiencies in accordance to industry and customer specifications while achieving delivery and productivity performance expectations.

Essential Functions

• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Act as a role model, coach, and trainer for new associates to foster a team environment.
• Ensure that standard procedures are followed in all aspects of work.
• Monitor and evaluate production and supplier parts, sub-assemblies, and assembled bearings to determine acceptance status.
• Demonstrate knowledge of different gauging methods as well as the ability to set-up gauge equipment and interpret readings.
• Monitor calibration and recall of calibrated measuring and test equipment in coordination with gauge / calibration lab.
• Use instruments such as micrometers, indicator gauges, hardness testers and calipers.
• Use computerized testing equipment.
• Collaborate with area and quality supervisors or managers to correct suspect or non-conforming parts.
• Assist as requested with 100% inspection of suspect product.
• Assist as required with investigations into root cause and corrective actions related to customer complaints.
• Identify, document, report and verify appropriate correction or other disposition of non-conformance items.
• Assist as requested with any customer or other outside visitor tours or informational visits to the facility.
• Generate and maintain appropriate quality records and reports.
• Interact with internal and external quality auditors as requested to ensure smooth flow of any audit process.
• Monitor and assist in the maintenance of quality system documentation.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and stand for extended period.
• Ability to perform repetitive or short-cycle work.
• Frequent lifting, reaching, and handling.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Moderate twisting and bending.
• Fine motor skills with frequent hand and arm movement.
• Vision must be normal (20/20). Correctional lenses are acceptable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency in math and reading, good written and verbal communication skills, and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to deal with a variety of concrete variables such as interpreting instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
• Successful completion of training program and applicable qualification requirements.

Environmental Conditions

Loud manufacturing environment, exposure to metals, machine lubricants, rust preventative and other process chemicals, seasonal cold/heat.

Protective Clothing And Personal Devices

Safety glasses, safety gloves, safety shoes, hearing protection