Quality Control Technician 1st shift $20 Hourly

Pay: $20 and up DOE

This position is responsible for the measurement, testing, and analysis of products and processes, from Receiving Inspection through final Out-of-Box audits. The position will develop part-specific inspection plans as well as collect and enter data from various sources, such as Outgoing Quality Audits (OQA), Out-of-Box Audits (OBA), and Capability Studies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reads and interprets customer and internal prints to determine requirements for inspection. Ability to communicate this information effectively to shop supervisors and operators.
• Determines critical function points and other quality criteria for new/existing products based on the fabrication process and part design.
• Performs First Article Inspections, PPAP inspections, and Capability Studies and completes required documentation.
• Records inspection data and audit results in applicable databases.
• Inspects products at the time of receipt and at various points during production for a variety of qualities such as dimensions, performance, etc., utilizing inspection equipment such as micrometer, caliper, CMM, comparator, and optical inspection equipment if applicable.
• May assist with training operators in quality requirements and inspection techniques.
• Performs routine calibration and cleaning of hand tools and gages, recording all calibrations on PC software.
• Works within a team environment to facilitate improvements in procedures, product enhancements, cost reduction studies, defect investigation and correction, and 6S.
• Supports and communicates Quality Objectives and non-conformities to Operations and Engineering.
• Completes non-conforming tickets and aids production in containing non-conforming products.
• Monitors and reports on QA Hold Area.
• Performs audits (ISO internal, supplier, Out of Box etc.) and prepares required follow-up documentation.
• May assist with preparing Work Instructions and updating ISO Systems.