Alco Manufacturing

4 Day Work Week!  Monday through Thursday 6am-430pm

Basic Function:    Overall goal of position is to assure proper gauging is available, calibrated and on the production floor in a timely manner within company standards for safety, quality and productivity.

Essential Functions:

•    Perform gauge calibration, cleaning and repairs. Document results as appropriate.

•    Maintain all gauge inventory and related documentation.

•    Order new gauging to meet production requirements for reliability and efficiency of use.

•    Train other employees in proper use and care of gauges. 

•    Assemble gauge pans for production runs, break down gauge pans upon return, verifying all gauges are accounted for and are in good working order.

•    Coordinate gage procurement/manufacture/revision through Quality Engineers and Engineering Department

Additional Responsibilities:

•    Assist Production in the use of special gauging equipment.

•    May perform Quality System auditing.

•    Assist Quality Technician - Production as directed.

•    Interface closely with key personnel from Production and Engineering Departments and customer Quality Department personnel on quality-related issues.

•    Housekeeping: maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner.

•    Perform all safety inspections to equipment daily, use proper lifting techniques.

•    Follow company policies, procedures and safety rules as described in the Alco Employee Handbook

Knowledge, skills and ability:

•    The ability to read and write English and perform basic math skills required.  

•    Ability to read and understand & interpret Blue Prints, Inspection Plans and follow instructions.

•    Ability to use, interpret, calibrate all, and perform simple repairs on most precision measuring gauges. 

•    Ability to organize and prioritize with changing requirements; strong attention to detail and ability to work well with others.

•    Understand which master gauges to use for different applications and acceptable gauge tolerances per ANSI specifications.

Special attention to the following safety policies: 

•    Wearing of personal protection equipment

•    Fire response and evacuation

•    Ergonomics        

•    Lifting policy

Education, Training and Experience: 

•    High school diploma or GED 

•    Formal Metrology or on the job training

•    Successful completion of ASQC Certification Quality Technician Exam preferred. 

•    1-3 years’ experience with precision measuring instruments in a similar industry, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements: 

•    Some lifting, generally under 10lbs, sometimes up to 30lbs.

•    Frequent stooping, reaching to retrieve from or replace gauges into gauge drawers

•    Frequent grasping or use of fingers while calibrating or repair gauges or assembling/breaking down gauge pans.

•    Close visual attention required for reading inspection plans, calibrating gauges, or entering into gauge tracking software.

•    Long periods of standing, walking to perform duties

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