QA Technician

We are looking for an individual to work in the QA Department within our Wayne, NE manufacturing facility.  This person will be responsible for inspecting product to determine compliance according to order specifications and quality control, in addition to assuring conformity of all in-bound and out-bound material to specified standards.  

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in machine set-up when required
• Discard or reject products, materials, and equipment not meeting specifications
• Analyze and interpret blueprints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required
• Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, and work for conformance to specifications
• Notify supervisors and other personnel of production problems and assist in identifying and correcting issues on the shop floor
• Discuss inspection results with those responsible for products and recommend necessary corrective actions
• Record inspection or test data; such as weights, temperatures, grades, or moisture content, and quantities inspected or graded
• Mark items with details such as grade and acceptance or rejection status
• Observe and monitor production operations and equipment to ensure conformance to specifications and make or order necessary process or assembly adjustments
• Read, interpret and understand blueprints and engineered drawings

Additional Responsibilities

• Measure, weigh, or count product and material
• Use hand and/or power tools; to include, but not limited to, grinders, sanders, banding tools
• Grade, classify, and sort materials according to company standards or specifications
• Fabricate, assemble or disassemble manufactured products
• Operate industrial and non-destructive testing equipment
• Use precision gauges and measuring tools
• Attach tags or identify products and/or containers to be held or shipped
• Move materials or goods between work areas
• Load, unload, and stack containers, materials and other products
• Organize, plan, and prioritize work and work area

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required.  This is normally acquired through a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic desk top computer skills to include, but not limited to, Excel spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, and Outlook
• Ability to use, maintain, and read gauges, calipers, and other manufacturing measuring devices
• Background knowledge in ISO9001-2008 an asset
• Lifting and moving heavy parts required
• Able to stand, walk, bend and twist for at least eight hours per day
• Requires considerable visual attention to detail
• US Citizen or Green Card holder

Working Conditions

• Environment consistent with a manufacturing plant with exposure to machines, moving parts, and noise
• Physical demands include standing for more than one hour at a time, occasionally lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 65 pounds, and climbing up and down from semi-truck trailers
• Flexible schedule may be needed in order to meet project deadlines.  This includes working alternate shifts, Saturday and/or Sunday if needed.

Williams Form Engineering has been a leader in manufacturing quality products for the Construction and Fastener Industries for over 100 years. Our construction products are divided into three main categories: Concrete Forming Hardware and Accessories; Rock and Concrete Anchor Bolts; and Post Tensioning Systems. We design and manufacture these products with pride and provide them at fair marketable prices. Each product line is complete with engineering, installation and testing equipment with on site technical support available. Our mission statement is simple "Customers are our future... take care of them."

To learn more about Williams Form Engineering, please visit our website at williamsform.com