Quality Control Technician - 2nd Shift

Position Summary: 

Responsible for maintaining quality assurance processes, performing inspections and quality


assurance testing for analysis of materials, in process, and finished products,


recording and analyzing data, and completing required documentation to ensure compliance


with all specifications.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  

· Read specifications and part prints to interpret


requirements including dimensional, physical, functional, and visual


requirements.  

· Inspect product for various quality issues using


approved methods and procedures.  

· Perform part inspection and measure dimensions


of incoming, in process, and finished workpieces to ensure conformance to print


specifications, using various precision measuring instruments, optical


comparator, CMM or vision machines, along with templates and fixtures.  

· Conduct in process welding, assembly, function


and laser mark inspections.  

· Conduct and document first piece inspections as


required.  

· Document and communicate testing and inspection


results to ensure quality control standards are satisfied. 

· Place non-conforming production on “hold” status


and complete NCR paperwork.  

· Collect quality data and enter data into


spreadsheets and databases.  

· Verify and support dispositions of nonconforming


product whether internal or customer returns through an RMA procedure.  

· Maintain inspection equipment and verify


calibration.  

· Communicate with manufacturing, engineering and


production personnel from all departments to exchange pertinent information and


problem solve issues.   

· Assist with corrective and preventative actions


are required.  

· Meet and maintain established efficiency and


effectiveness standards established for the quality function.  

· Ensure proper and complete documentation off all


inspection paperwork along with all data in ERP system. 

· Complete all documentation per ISO 13485 and FDA


requirements.  

· All other duties as assigned.   

 Knowledge, Skills


& Competencies:  

• Minimum of 3 years of quality control experience in a machine shop
  
  
   environment.  


• Experience is ISO/FDA environment preferred. 


• Ability to read and interpret blueprints. 


• Proficient in the use of machine shop precision measuring
  
  
   equipment including micrometer & caliper, height stands, thread gages,
  
  
   dial indicators, gage pins, radius gages, optical comparator and vision
  
  
   machines.  


• Knowledge and understanding of GD&T.  


• Knowledge of the company quality system, as well as contractual
  
  
   quality requirements that vary by customer.  


• Proficient in the use of a computer in a Windows environment, and
  
  
   proficient in Microsoft Excel.  


• Proficient in math, including the ability to add, subtract,
  
  
   multiply and divide. 


• Excellent manual dexterity, hand/eye coordination. 


• Ability to be highly accurate with a high attention to detail.  


• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve quality and other
  
  
   issues.  


• Ability to read and comprehend work instructions. 


• Ability to repeat the same physical and mental activities over and
  
  
   over.  


• Ability to maintain a sense of urgency, handle stressful
  
  
   situations, multitask and ability to prioritize work.  


• Ability to work in a team environment as well as
  
  
   autonomously.  


• Ability to communicate and interact effectively, professionally
  
  
   and constructively.   

 Work Environment: 

· The noise level in the work environment is


usually moderate. 

· Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels


that can be distracting or uncomfortable. 

· Includes exposure to moving mechanical parts.  

· Includes exposure to coolants and oils.  

· Work environment is temperature controlled.  

The work environment described here is representative of that which an employee encounters while


performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with


disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

    Physical


Requirements:  

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is
  
  
   regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands, handle, or feel
  
  
   objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. 


• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 


• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close
  
  
   vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth
  
  
   perception and the ability to adjust focus.  

· Ability to sit for up to 12 hours per day.  

· Requires repetitive movement. 

· Requires bending and twisting.  

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

 Education,


Certifications, and/or Licenses Requirements:   

• High school diploma or equivalent