Quality Control Associate

Fathom is the largest privately held service provider for rapid prototyping and on-demand additive manufacturing in North America. Fathom creates a differentiated customer experience driven by speed, complexity & agility to provide the most unique and impactful on-demand manufacturing in the industry.

With over 90 large-platform industrial-grade 3D printing machines and a national footprint with over 200,000 square feet of manufacturing capacity across five facilities, Fathom seamlessly blends in-house capabilities across plastic and metal additive technologies. The Company also delivers traditional manufacturing technologies that include CNC machining, injection molding and urethane casting and is revered for continually making the complex simple for its customers.

Founded over 35 years ago, Fathom is at the forefront of the Industry 4.0 digital manufacturing revolution serving clients in the technology, defense, aerospace, medical, automotive and IOT sectors. Fathom holds ISO 9001 and AS9100 Rev D certifications and is ITAR registered.

Quality Control Associate Summary: This position is responsible for completing measurement projects as required - First Article Inspection (FAI), capability studies, production verifications, and in process measurements when required. This will be done using the Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), Portable Coordinate Measuring Machine (PCMM), Optical Comparators (Micro Vu & Mitutoyo) and various hand-held measurement equipment. Create and maintain measurement programs. Provide reports in the AS9102 format, Fathom format, or customer specific format. Provide measurement support to other Fathom Organization facilities.

Quality Control Associate Key Responsibilities:

• Analyzes part print and examines parts to identify and communicate concerns to successfully complete the required measurement project.

• Measure all dimensions using the most appropriate method for each dimension and indicate the method on the first piece layout report.
• Create and maintain computer programs for the CMM for all projects requiring the use of the CMM for measurements and studies.
• Create and maintain computer programs for the Micro Vu for all projects requiring the use of the Micro Vu for measurements and studies.
• Create and document part set-ups on the CMM for measurements and studies.
• Indicates out of tolerance dimensions on first piece layout report.
• Answers any customer’s or engineer’s questions regarding the layout report results or methods of measurement.
• Performs capability studies on specific part dimensions as requested.
• Maintains files of all measurement projects, and current drawings.
• Maintains the daily Quality Lab schedule.
• Performs gage calibrations and gage R&R studies as requested using the appropriate equipment.
• Cleans and maintains the Micro Vu, CMM, PCMM, Optical Comparator, and other measurement devices as required.
• Uses Excel for various forms, reports, and capability studies to present results.
• Supports Manufacturing and Engineering in the identification, control, and documentation of identified in-process or final characteristics to ensure a product that meets customer requirements.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of and conformity to Fathom Quality Management System requirements.
• Follows and complies with safety rules, regulations, and work instructions.
• Accurately completes all required documentation.
• Meets attendance policy requirements.
• Contributes to team effort by assisting in areas as needed

Quality Control Associate Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associate degree or equivalent from a technical school, a minimum of 2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have demonstrated proficiency in surface plate layout techniques.
• Minimum of 1 year of Micro Vu programming and operation.
• CMM programming and operation experience is a plus..
• Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GDT).
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of a wide variety of measurement equipment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, and customer specific requirements.
• Ability to create measurement reports, and associated procedures or work instructions.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, other employees, and customers,
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as solid geometry and trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• ASQ Certification is desired.
• Ability to work with databases and spreadsheets.
• Must be able to work independently handling multiple tasks and priorities.
• Must be able to read and write English.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.