Quality Technician 1st Shift

Amsted Automotive Group, SMW Manufacturing, Taylor, Michigan

About the role

In this role you will be responsible for inspecting and verifying product quality by performing dimensional checks, ensuring measurement equipment is calibrated and functioning properly, and confirming parts meet customer, engineering, and quality requirements. Also ensure production, calibration, setups, layouts, and customer returns are properly maintained and identified.

Responsibilities

• Examine material or product for surface defects such as cracks, pits, and burrs and able to tag product when defective.
• Compares product with parts list or sample model to ensure completion of assembly.
• Verifies specified dimensions of product or material.
• Rejects defective parts, and marks type of defect on part, container of parts, or inspection tag.
• Interprets engineering drawings, diagrams and confers with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards.
• Selects products for tests at specified stages in production process, and tests for variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance and mechanical characteristics.
• Operates any diagnostic equipment needed to perform job.
• Able to take directions and perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Work Experience required
• Associate’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering preferred; but not required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment and excellent work history
• Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy and quality
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and competence with GD&T
• Ability to prioritize work to balance multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint as well as current technology software familiarity
• Proactive, positive attitude, safety and environmentally focused
• Ability to regularly stand or work for long periods of time
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds, and occasionally lift to fifty (40-50) pounds
• Occasionally moderate walking throughout the plant daily

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Incentive Bonus
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• Prescription Drug Plan
• 401K
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Short-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health and Wellness Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition
• Discount Programs