Quality Technician

Location:

Lexington, TN, US, 38351

Requisition ID: 2907

Job Summary/Overview

Tests and inspects products at various stages of production process and compiles and evaluates statistical data to determine and maintain quality and reliability of products by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Follow ALL safety procedures and attendance requirements.
• Perform butt weld testing for chain making production. Cut, Heat Treat, and break samples. Document all results in the appropriate location.
• Perform Tensile test on various products such as chain, master links, hooks, and
• Perform Hardness Testing on various products such as chain, master links, hooks, and assemblies utilizing Rockwell, Brinell, and Knoop testers.
• Analyze samples from repair stations utilizing the various techniques in the lab.
• Perform bend test on all products as required.
• Check, inspect, on all incoming material.
• Perform periodic calibration and verification on all gages and measuring tools such as calipers and micrometers. Maintain digital records of the calibration.
• Verify plating finish visually and check plating depth as necessary.
• Check case, core, and surface hardness of case-hardened chain.
• Perform evaluations on internal and external samples a s required. Documenting and reporting all physical, mechanical, and metallurgical aspects of the samples as required.
• Perform chemical analysis on materials via the spectrometer, or the atomic absorption tester as required.
• Prepare samples for metallurgical evaluation by cutting, mounting, and polishing as required.
• Perform metallurgical evaluation of components utilizing the microscope or stereoscope.
• Maintain physical and digital records of all testing and analysis in the QA databases.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in the QA lab.
• Enter all test results in the PC based Database.
• Visually audit product and process for defects.
• Communicate audit findings to Operators & Management.
• Inspect all load chain prior to shipping. Verifying the correct chain and providing the appropriate tags and approvals.
• Perform other duties as required by Management.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, And Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to five months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to lift/lower/push/pull up to 40 lbs. safely.
  
  

About Columbus McKinnon

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

Nearest Major Market: Jackson

Nearest Secondary Market: Memphis