Quality Technician II, Welding - Jerome Ave

About the role

The Quality Technician II, Welding position at Astec is responsible for executing and delivering best in class quality functions including inspection of in-coming raw materials, in-process materials, documenting the batching, mixing, and manufacturing process, ensuring product consistency and quality, and inspecting final product prior to shipment to the customer. This position works closely with other departments to resolve quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Inspection checks on products and production processes.
• Perform manual and automated quality checks.
• Maintain accurate report of any issues that may arise.
• Identify issues and the steps needed to resolve the issue.
• Adhere to Astec quality standards.
• Serve as a quality technical advisor for each Manufacturing Bay and Field Service personnel.
• Engage with product teams directly to review systemic quality issues, assist with root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Review Work Orders and subsequent Supplements to ensure equipment is manufactured as specified.
• Execute inspection criteria to verify industry and Astec quality standards.
• Perform Receiving, In-Process, Final and Functional inspections.
• Collaborate with Fitter/Welders to identify drawing / process changes affecting product quality.
• Identify actions needed for improvement on the provided task lists.
• Update the Quality chart on the assigned task list daily.
• Support Product / Manufacturing / Quality Engineers as a “First Responder” to address issues identified.
• Prepares quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends including failed processes, stability studies, recalls, corrective actions, and re-validations.
• Maintain cleanliness in designated workspace by practicing 6S principles to reduce safety risks.
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure that all company safety procedures are followed to include OSHA compliance guidelines applicable to the duties above.
• Attend a weekly department safety meeting.
• Understand the histogram data to help the team identify primary issues affecting the team’s performance to goals.
• Update controlled documents.
• Maintain and improve quality performance metrics and/or quality records including first pass yield.
• Track all significant product, document, and process changes which affect quality.
• Perform employee, work center, and piece audits as required.
• Perform process audits to insure conformity of parts to specifications.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) or a combination of education and experience equivalent as deemed sufficient by management.
• An associate of art's degree (A.A.) from two-year College or similar degree from a technical school, desirable but not required.
• A certified Quality Technician (ASQ) or other professional certifications desired.
• 4-6 years’ experience as a Quality Technician in a heavy manufacturing industry; mechanical background in hydraulics, diesel engines, or electronics; or demonstrated abilities through experience or education.
• 1-3 years’ experience working with ISO or similar quality/inspection experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Associate of Art's degree (A.A.) from two-year College or similar degree from a technical school, desirable but not required.
• Experience as a Quality Technician in a heavy manufacturing industry; mechanical background in hydraulics, diesel engines, or electronics.
• Experience working with ISO or similar quality/inspection experience.

Skills

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or a combination of education and experience equivalent as deemed sufficient by management.
• Associate of Art's degree (A.A.) from two-year College or similar degree from a technical school, desirable but not required.
• Experience as a Quality Technician in a heavy manufacturing industry; mechanical background in hydraulics, diesel engines, or electronics.
• Experience working with ISO or similar quality/inspection experience.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Pay

• Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Regular full-time schedule.