Quality Technician

Job purpose

To Ensure products and processes meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards through testing, inspection, and documentation. To identify defects, maintain testing equipment, and collaborate with production teams to implement improvements and maintain consistent, high-quality output according to customer specifications. Responsible for eliminating customer-facing defects (Zero PPM) while identifying process improvements to minimize internal defect rates.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Measure parts according to inspection plan, in CNC and Die-Cast

2. Block and approve parts

3. Approval of blocked goods

4. Perform basic product and process audits

5. Working knowledge of ISOXpress system or other quality management software

6. Operate CMM

7. Scrap verification

8. Draft order of measuring tools and gauges for QM / QE approval.

9. Propose new improvements to avoid issues

10. Find and eliminate source of defect

11. Propose improvements in workflow and workstations

12. Monitor of corrective actions

13. Proactively create Quality Alerts

14. Operator evaluation and training

15. Incoming Goods verification

16. Ensure measuring devices are calibrated (inspection walkway)

17. Verify the correct fulfillment of the production records

18. Make sure of proper identification of parts. .

19. Ensure tools are correct

20. Document and verify corrections made on equipment used in production

21. Machine approval (set up approvals)

22. Comply with confidential and secrecy agreement

23. Strong attention to detail is a MUST

24. Has basic computer skills

25. Technically-minded & highly organized

26. Takes initiative and independent worker who is able to “jump in” & learn quickly

27. Familiar with Control Plans

28. Strong “people” skills & interpersonal ability to talk with colleagues and customers

29. Duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

1. High School diploma

2. (3) Years of Experience in Automotive quality techniques

3. Communication Proficiency.

4. Decision Making.

5. Organizational Skills.

6. Problem Solving/Analysis.

7. Results Driven.

8. Technical Capacity.

9. Thoroughness.

10. Time Management.

Working conditions

This job operates mainly on the factory floor, but also in the lab. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to odors, fumes, dust or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

The temperature may be cold or hot according to the season.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Classification

Non-Exempt

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

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position and typical work hours are according to shift-Monday through Thursday 4:00 am-2:00 pm and 2:00 pm-12:00 am. Occasional weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

- 401(k)

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Vision insurance

Experience:

- Quality inspection: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person