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Quality Control Technician

Who We Are

Clark-Reliance® is a world class manufacturing company, serving customers in over 120 countries in the power generation, refining, gas processing, and chemical industries. Clark-Reliance is a company that strives to maintain an environment that nurtures employees. Clark-Reliance prides itself on the development of its employees and finds way to continue to grow every year.

What is an a Quality Control Technician?

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for ensuring a product or service meets the established standards of quality including reliability, usability and performance required. This is a first shift position with hours from 7am-3:30pm.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will be capable of up to 50% of the Quality Department Responsibilities such as various Non-Destructive tests (NDE), calibration duties, receiving and in-process inspection duties, documentation collection, management and analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities

 Inspection/Testing Duties:

• Perform various Non-Destructive testing (NDE) and document results.
• Coordinate testing with Team Leads, Production Planners, and Product Managers.
• Interpret and implement required testing/inspection requirements.
• Testing includes visible contrast solvent removable Dye Penetrant (PT), Visual Examination (VT), visible contrast AC Yoke Magnetic Particle (MT), Hardness, Ferrite, Positive Material Identification (PMI) X-Ray film/reports (RT).
• Perform testing and document results in accordance with the Company’s procedures, drawings, test equipment capabilities and Sales Order requirements.
• Utilize company inventory and tracking system to confirm testing required.

Calibration Duties:

• Create, maintain and edit data identifying the status of gaging that require calibration.
• Basic understanding of metrology tools.
• Basic understanding of blueprints/drawings specifications.
• Preparing, setting and adapting metrology equipment for use.
• High level of organization, accuracy, attention to detail and service to machining centers.

 QC Inspection/Receiving Duties:

• Perform receiving tasks of general inspection, counting, review to material specification and applying the part number identification and quality control numbers on received goods and documentation.
• Assure products are compliant with purchase order requirements.
• Must make quality decisions on whether product is acceptable or rejectable.
• Ability to write up non-conforming product per established ISO procedures.
• Prep and review ASME Code Quality Plans (travelers) for final inspections- assure accuracy and completion of all documentation (i.e. MTRs, test reports).
• Review and process outsourced NDE documentation (PT, MT, RT).
• Assist in moving accepted products to stock locations per inventory control requirements.
• Complete Supplier Dimensional Inspection Reports of received/accepted products per QMS requirements.

 Document Preparation Duties:

• Collect, organize, create, scan and/or save documents and data. 
• Review supplier documents (i.e. MTRs, certs) for traceable identification numbers, clarity, and legibility
• Ensure proper storage of all documentation and accessibility.
• Review and verify all testing requirements on purchase orders are complete and accurate.
• Create and attest to certifications, testing, traceability and conformance of product.
• Complete and prepare end-user documentation packets per purchase order.

Other Duties:

• Comply with all safety procedures in each area assigned, including but not limited to, wearing protective clothing, special handling of chemicals, special handling of product, safety/rescue equipment usage, etc.
• Interact and communicate with all levels of employees within the Company, as well as suppliers, customers and peers effectively.
• Comply with policies, procedures, standards and rules of the Company.
• Maintain quality assurance policy consistent with ISO standards.
• Maintain work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent. Able to read, write, and follow verbal instructions in Standard English. • Technician at this level is capable of up to 50% of the Quality Department Responsibilities such as various Non-Destructive tests (NDE), calibration duties, receiving and in-process inspection duties, documentation collection, management and analysis. •  One year related manufacturing experience preferred. •  Must be able to read and comprehend documents that define the use of test equipment. • One year experience in receiving of in-bound products preferred. • Understanding material specifications (ex. - ASME, ASTM). • Familiarity with ISO Quality Management Systems preferred. • Working knowledge of calibration tools and inspection equipment preferred. • Basic geometric dimension and tolerance experience preferred. • Demonstrated attention to detail, perseverance and trouble shooting. • Ability to understand technical specifications. • Proficient in MS Office products and Adobe Acrobat preferred • Ability to work and multi-task with limited supervision. 

Physical and Technical Environment

• Must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds, using proper lifting techniques • Regularly required to walk or stand, bend or twist, climb, reach with hands or arms. • Must respond to changing requirements and working conditions. Utilize small and large tools, hoists, dollies, and other devices when necessary. Exposure to noise, dust, heat and cold on a regular basis.  • Manual dexterity and mechanical inclination to work with all sizes of machinery and parts. • Specific vision requirements include close vision, including passing of the Jagger II vision acuity screening.

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development Opportunities
• Training Opportunities
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit Plans
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Vacation
• Sport Leagues
• Sporting Event Ticket Giveaways

About Clark-Reliance
Clark-Reliance is a world class manufacturing company, serving customers in over 120 countries in the power generation, refining, gas processing, and chemical industries.  The company is dedicated to supplying the largest and broadest product line in the instrumentation industry for all types of measurement and control.  Key acquisitions over the last few decades have solidified Clark-Reliance as a leader in the separation and filtration industries as well.

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer- M/F/Disabled/Vet