Quality Technician Jobs

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Benefits:

• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Service Awards
• Employee Product Discounts
• Group Life Insurance
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays & Winter Shutdown
• Investment 401K Plan & Profit Sharing
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Health, Dental & Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Disability Insurance

Location:

Maryville, TN

Scope of Job - Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards. The position will recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls. It will also coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised products. Priorities include process improvement, problem resolution, project management and employee training.

Education and Experience:

• 1-3 years in quality control Manufacturing (preferred)
• Associates Degree in Technical or Engineering related field or ASQ Certification

Competencies and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of GD&T
• Ability to multitask and pay attention to detail
• Must have a good command of the English language and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with computer applications including Microsoft Word and Excel; GageTrak experience preferred
• Familiarity with routine instrumentation, inspection and calibration of equipment
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) a plus
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, statistical tools and related software
• CMM, Vision System programming to current ASME Y14.5 2009 specs.
• Ability to prioritize daily/weekly work assignments to meet goals.
• Ability to build solid working relationships that enhance collaboration and cooperation with others.
• CNC knowledge a plus
• FA plate experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Perform First Article inspection of parts by interpreting drawings which include GD&T.
• Perform inspection of component parts using a variety of inspection and measurement tools such as optical comparators, calipers, micrometers, CMM and vision scope.
• Recognize problems that might affect the quality or integrity of the product and communicate problems.
• Initiate changes to current Inspection Procedures.
• Identify Lean manufacturing opportunities for continuous process improvement and suggest alternatives and solutions to problems.
• Facilitate calibration and routine daily/weekly instrument maintenance to ensure accuracy of results.
• Evaluate inspection results for compliance to specification.
• Train other QC technicians and/ or temporary technicians.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Physical Demands:

• Works in a manufacturing environment.
• Able to sit and work at a computer keyboard for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

Within any of our facilities, employees may be exposed to manufacturing noise, airborne liquid chemicals, fine particulate dust, ambient temperatures, and industrial lighting. Work environment is similar to most manufacturing and distribution operations. May be exposed to excessive noise, temperatures, hazards associated with working around moving machinery, work in confined quarters, exposure to vibrations and shop lighting, continuous exposure to hot temperatures, may be humid, odors, dust, continuous exposure to mechanical hazards, and occasional exposure to chemical hazards.

The following Personal Protective Equipment is required:

• Safety glasses with side shields and hearing protection required when on manufacturing floor

The use of additional personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when a job task(s) is being completed in or around your assigned department or in another department, this includes safety eyewear, hearing protection, and safety footwear.

Revised on:

6/30/2023