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Weld Inspector
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What they do
A Quality Technician inspects products to assure compliance with given standards including durability , functionality, quality, and safety.
$43,150 / year median in Indiana
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Shift Type Job Title Weld Inspector Location TS Tech Indiana
- Newcastle, IN 47362 US (Primary)
Pay Grade Job Type Full-time Job Summary Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum 2Yrs prior supervisory experience (Preferred), preferably in JIT manufacturing environment. Excellent communication skills (written and oral). Ability to work independently with little or no supervision, good understanding of processes and requirements, must be self-motivated, have good interpersonal and communication skills and be dependable. Must have adequate computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs. Mig welding experience 2Yrs minimum (Preferred)Position Summary:
Able to ensure quality standards and meet production requirements. Perform appropriate online inspections to ensure product quality with customer view in mind. Support offline process auditing & evaluations (product and associates), production scheduling, associate scheduling, area summaries and reports.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform product inspections per Operation Standard / Appearance Limit Master Books and achieve 100% defect detection in own station. Inspections to include function, fit & finish of products with customer viewpoint in mind. Ensure products inspected are correct products per the build schedule (online) or order paperwork (offline orders). Support offline auditing and sorting when assigned (during offline rotations). Track & ensure feedback of current concerns found to Sr. Technician and off-line Production front line leadership. Confirm function & effectiveness of equipment, fixtures & templates. Report concerns to Sr. Technician of area. Support correction / repairs at end of work cycle to minimize downtime to production line, document on tracking sheet appropriately, ensure escalation of issues to Sr. Technician for patterns of 3 to 5 of same issue. Eliminate downtime related to process behind & slow decision. May be required to assist in preparation, processing and answering of quality deficiency reports and help investigate issue, determine root cause and implement countermeasure. Provides technical guidance and effectively communicate interpretation of written instructions and procedures to other line associates to ensure quality standards are met at all stations. Be able to explain from customer's viewpoint. May be required to use measuring equipment i.e., torque wrenches, rulers, and gauges. Participate in new product training and support development of new product operation standards and inspection "Best Practices" development. Lead department in efficiency, safety and quality operations while upholding company policies. Maintain all proper documentation and production reporting. Review Operation Standards weekly, feed concerns with detail, process order & effectiveness to Senior Technician of area. Ensure daily report formats are adequate and easy to use and record issues. (during offline rotations). Monitor and adjust work assignments to ensure production requirements are met. Ensure policies/procedures are understood and followed. Provide a safe and professional work environment. Set and lead training requirements. Develop methods of improvement for the department. Display and promote teamwork and a respectful atmosphere. Treat every associate fairly, equally, with respect and dignity. Support all TS Tech Indiana quality requirements. Support development of 5S, TPM and Kaizen programs. Ensure safe operations. Will ensure daily control items align with the company business plan and key objectives/metrics. Participate in welding activities as needed or required. (welding on-line or troubleshoot welding equipment). All other duties as assigned. (Ex. Rotation Schedules and quality/equipment checks.)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to stand or sit, climb stairs, use fingers, hands, wrists, arms, lift and/or move a maximum of 50 lbs. unassisted. occasionally reach with hands and arms Environmental conditions- Open office environment and warehouse environment.
MINIMUM TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
New Hire Orientation Safety Orientation ISO Orientation Must understand and be signed off on LOTO (Lock- Out•Tag•Out)