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Lapham-Hickey Steel
Quality Technician (2nd shift)
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A Quality Technician inspects products to assure compliance with given standards including durability , functionality, quality, and safety.
$43,900 / year median in Wisconsin
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Quality Technician. Under the direction of the Quality Control/Continuous Improvement Manager, verify material type and thickness, perform, and qualify in-process inspections of products to verify they meet the requirements of drawings and specifications. Identify and report on machine programming, drawing or specification issues, help develop and identify areas of needed training, and process improvements within the manufacturing environment as part of our goal of the continuous improvement of our processes, people, and systems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. 1. Perform inspection of first piece in-process products ensuring conformance to specifications and drawings. 2. Incoming inspection/verification of purchased products/materials and finished goods ensuring conformance to order requirements, specifications, and drawings. 3. Do spot checks of In-Process Inspections on products ensuring conformance to specifications and drawings. 4. Qualify, approve materials and products for manufacturing. 5. Identify and report on machine programming issues. 6. Identify drawing and specification inaccuracies to customer requirements. 7. Assess and identify inefficiencies of the manufacturing processes or additional training that may be needed for employees for specific job functions or processes. 8. Perform internal random audits of manufacturing processes to procedures, work instructions and standard works. When Assigned, Other Duties and Responsibilities 1. Support gauge calibration. 2. Train employees in the use of quality gauging tools. 3. Support the analysis of quality data to identify opportunities for improvement. 4. Help Investigate and implement corrective action related to product or process failure. 5. Support the completion of PPAP's in accordance with defined customer expectations. 6. Interpret drawings, engineering specifications, work orders, production standards, and tolerances to determine product, customer, and internal expectations. 7. Recommend methods of fabrication, weld, paint, and assembly. 8. As part of the quality organization provide support to resolve product conformance and quality improvement opportunities. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Knowledge of reading blueprints, drawing and specifications.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience and knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
- Detail oriented and have excellent verbal, written, organizational, analytical, and PC skills.
- Knowledge of ISO9001 quality management system.
- Knowledge of PPAP, FMEA/PFMEA and APQP.