Quality Tech

**Position Summary: **This position requires the use of complicated drawings and specifications, advanced mathematics, a wide variety of precision measuring instruments, and broad trade knowledge equivalent to training received in a formal registered apprentice program. Requires experience in reading complex product drawings and geometric symbols.

Must be fully proficient in basic quality and process control functions of all production departments. Shall maintain a working knowledge of receiving and final inspection functions to assist as necessary.

Ability to write standard operating procedures and troubleshooting techniques to effectively document processes and solve problems.

Primary responsibility is to manage the quality-related activities of the assigned area. This broad responsibility includes communication, training, trouble-shooting, problem solving, analysis and follow-up, and whatever it takes to assure quality and ongoing improvement.

Perform complete examination of set-up samples to established requirements. Responsibilities include review of print/control plan, verification of gauges, and operator instruction.

As necessary, the technician is expected to follow up and monitor known or suspected sources of quality problems.

**Essential Job Duties: **

• Willingness to learn and understand the Diamond Chain product line by utilizing the quality standards.
• Must be willing to learn the Layer Process Audit system as it relates to TQMS.
• Assess technical capabilities and training needs of operators and provide training and support as necessary.
• Issue/retrieve gages as required and instruct operators in the proper use of gages.
• Perform general maintenance, calibration and documentation to established procedures.
• Perform routine lab analysis and approval of heat-treated product per established sampling plans.
• Perform various physical tests such as tensile strength, pin and bushing push off, etc.
• Monitor and support established SPC applications.
• Perform capability studies and collect raw data to support Engineering and Tool Room projects.
• Identify, segregate, and document nonconforming materials.
• Follow up rejections to identify causes and ensure effective corrective action.
• Audit system compliance and initiate system changes where deficiencies are identified.
• Must be knowledgeable in and practice all safety procedures.
• Must have willingness to help out in production, including welding, picking parts, and perform any other duties as required or directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

**Education and/or Experience: **A minimum of an Associate’s degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school is preferred for this position. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

Certification: American Society of Quality (ASQ) Certification preferred.

You should be proficient in:

• Quality Inspection Experience
• Blueprint Reading
• Basic Computer Skills
• High School / GED

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Calipers and Micrometers
• Quality Control Software
• ERP Software

Salary info:

$17 - $17 / hr