Quality Tech

Primary Purpose of Role

The Quality Technician is responsible for application of principles and practices of product quality assurance and quality control in accordance with the dimensional aspects, visual, x ray in support of the Walker Die Casting Quality Management System.

Key Responsibilities

• Run a DCC Program (Direct Computer Control) on the CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) each die cast machine.
• Determine from reviewing the report the part disposition.
• Run Capability Studies and review the statistics from the study.
• Maintain (maintenance) CMM machines.
• Be able to read core drawings.
• Verify work instructions are complete, current and being followed.
• Confirm and document product conformance to visual standards (to the part number specific work instructions, inspection check sheets and or Quality Alerts).
• Support Supervisors in the training of operators to identify non-conformities.
• Initiate corrective action and containment whenever nonconforming product is found or suspected.
• Assist in the investigation of quality issues and recommendation of improvements or corrective actions.
• Perform gage calibration as required — callipers, micrometres, bore gages, thread gages, etc. A few of the gages are sent to another company to be calibrated.
• Know how to perform or participate in a gage R & R study.
• Repair and/or replace any gages that are damaged.
• Read SPC and react accordingly.
• Perform floor Audits and/or gage checks per required frequency and control plan.
• Measure the parts to the blueprint provided from the customer to make sure the part meets all requirements.
• Analyse the information and present information to the team.
• Have ability to use and perform laser weld repair when required or assigned.
• Overtime as required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or lead.

Key Performance Measures

• Annual performance reviews
• Attendance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Must be able to pass powered lift equipment testing.

Competencies and Behaviours

• Ability to understand standards and product specifications.
• Problem solving.
• Organizing.
• Basic communication.
• Team building.
• Basic computing (MS Office).
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• The Quality Technician must be able to tolerate exposure to elements such as elevated temperature and noise during periods of time spent on the factory floor.
• Ability to use standard measurement and test equipment.
• Ability to work independently.

Experience Required

• Ability to understand blueprints, standards and product specifications.
• Problem solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Basic communication.
• Team building.
• Basic computing (MS Office).

Preferred Experience

Previous experience in Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, or manufacturing, preferably in a tier-one automotive manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

• Manufacturing Environment: 100%
• Sitting: None
• Walking: Up to 75%
• Standing: Up to 100%
• Climbing: Up to 25%
• Kneeling: Up to 25%
• Kneel/Crouch: Up to 25%
• Pulling: Up to 75%
• Lifting: Up to 50 lbs.
• Travel requirements: None