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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