Description

The Quality Technician (QT) is to perform inspections/ product audits in accordance with documented procedures and work instructions and work with operations and engineering to ensure the products meet customer requirements.

Requirements

Complete part inspections in a timely manner and ensure that the results of those inspections are accurate.

· Review all non-conforming measurement results to ensure the accuracy of the measurement result and determine path forward (rerun, resub, calibrate, contain). Escalate non-conformances when necessary to operations, engineering and quality engineers.

· Utilize the sign-in/sign-out process for lab submissions to ensure records of inspections are maintained.

· Transport test products to CMM technicians for additional inspection

· Approve the first pieces as per established process

Determine the conformance of suspect material/products.

· Review suspect material against documented acceptance criteria and determine suitability for use.

· Maintain and monitor all quarantine and Material Review Board (MRB) areas

Participate in the containment process of suspect material

· Work in tandem with operations to ensure all suspect material is identified in accordance with documented procedures, support completion of back purges

· Ensure potential non-conformances are communicated to quality, engineering, and operations.

· Perform the re-inspection of all reworked parts in accordance with documented procedures.

· Perform process audits

· Participate in the LPA process as required

· Perform product audits as required to complete production, pre-production and problem parts.

· Participate in Gage R&R and capability studies as required

Operate testing equipment as required (tensile tester, other) and compile results, e.g. mechanical properties

Knowledge, skills, and abilities 

· Knowledge of quality systems, documentation and concepts.

· Exposure to inspection, measurement and testing methods and equipment

· Knowledge of quality statistics such as SPC and capability.

· Excellent follow through on quality activities.

· Effective human relations skills, including good listening ability and the capability to work within teams.

· Knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point and Minitab.

Education and/or Experience

· One year minimum of Quality experience.

· High School Diploma or equivalency (HSED or GED). 

Physical Demands

· Standing and walking, occasionally for long periods, within manufacturing facilities

· Sitting and typing at a computer

· Often required to pick up and handle parts (more than 20 lbs.)

· Required to look at parts and see processes/operations

· This position requires lifting moderately heavy items such as parts and/or equipment, standing, walking, reaching, bending and stopping.

Work Environment

· Office and factory including risks which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around operating machines, handling of hazardous testing chemicals, automobile and airplane travel. 

· Protective clothing or gear such as safety glasses/goggles, gloves and shoes may be required.

Aludyne is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or other legally protected status.

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

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. All job functions are subject to modification.