Quality Technician

Are you detail oriented?

Are you looking for a collaborative culture that values their employees?

Are you interested in working in a growing manufacturing company?

Then K & S Manufacturing has a position for you.

We are currently hiring a Quality Tech!

K & S Manufacturing History …

An agile manufacturing approach allows us to meet compressed timelines for a variety of customers in very competitive markets. A commitment to continuous improvement and vertical integration drives our ongoing investment in people, processes, and technology. K&S also invests in the latest, state of the art equipment housed in our modern facilities.

K&S only manufactures for our customers. We do not manufacture our own branded products. This ensures we are focused solely on generating competitive advantage for our customers.

Thomas Klusken, a military veteran, founded K&S Tool & Die in 1974. Servicing major OEMs, he had the vision to evolve K&S into a vertically integrated contract manufacturer. Our rich heritage as die makers and tool manufacturers—coupled with our manufacturing execution system—delivers supplier-led innovation. The outcome of his vision and the confidence entrusted in K&S over 40 years is reflected in the diverse markets we currently serve.

• Agriculture
• Engine large and small
• Construction
• Large truck
• On-and-Off highway
• Power transmission
• Process equipment
• Rail
• Seating
• Thermal transfer
• Turf care
  
  

Job Summary

To ensure that materials, products and/or processes are in conformance to specifications and requirements.

• REQUIRED COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS, AND BASIC SKILL LEVELS:
• PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
• High School education plus 5 years of experience in a Quality role, including several years working with CMM equipment.
• Experience in manufacturing operations preferably in the stamping or fabrication industries with technical knowledge of parts manufacturing.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and costs.
• Experience with AIAG PPAP and capability study requirements.
• Advance Knowledge of interpreting blueprints with GD&T.
• Operate manual and / or DCC CMM (PC-DMIS). Programming experience is a plus.
• Micrometers, indicators, calipers, and height gage experience
• Ability to read and interpret complex documents such as blueprints, routings, work orders, engineering specifications, and safety regulations.
• Strong industrial math skills
• Experience with InspectionXpert and Gage Pack software a plus.
• Understands the care and use of pin gages, thread gages and gage blocks.
• Knowledge of computers, Windows environment including MS Office Suite, exposure to ERP systems a plus.
• Must be able to make decisions, communicate effectively and work with others.
• Must be a team player, a self-starter, a problem solver and adaptable.
• Troubleshooting skills a plus
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking English with excellent communication skills.
  
  

Programming & Operating CMM’s

• Program and operate CMM’s utilizing PC-DMIS CAD software.
• Cross-train other Quality Technician on the use and programming of CMM’s.
• Inspect components and assemblies using non-CMM methods.
• Determine the most efficient usage of CMM versus other methods of inspection.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specification, and manufacturing specifications.
• Interpret ANSI Y14.5 standard (geometric Dimensioning and Tolerances) effectively.
• Measure dimensions of completed products or workpieces to verify conformance to specifications.
• Notify appropriate organizational members of nonconformances with materials, products, or processes.
• Converse with appropriate organizational members to troubleshoot or improve product.
• Program and operate Faro Arm.
• Maintain gage calibration system for all measuring instruments used for accepting product.
• Communicate deficiencies to manager, appropriate departments, and help perform corrective action and follow-up.
• Accurate collection and documentation of measurement data
• Interacts with engineering, operations and quality personnel and helps identify PPAP concerns and helps resolve with support from the rest of the team.
• Responsible and accountable for quality workmanship and accuracy
• Effectively communicate with all other departments regarding upcoming needs or requirements from those departments
• Support the Company’s Quality and Safety Policies by understanding & following the policies, procedures as they apply to your job & department.
• Support the company by performing other duties as assigned.