Dock Audit Technician

Amsted Automotive Group; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Amsted Automotive Group is seeking a Technician in Illinois to set up non-destructive gauges, verify on-line gauging and first piece inspection, and monitor grinding and heat-treated products.

You will train operators, perform inspections, issue gauges, and ensure compliance with process and quality requirements across all materials.

Safety and accuracy are essential, with adherence to ISO 14001 work instructions and BN Quality Policy throughout daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and basic math skills.
• Experience preferred in quality or manufacturing settings.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand gauging procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up non-destructive gauges and verify online gauging and first piece inspection.
• Inspect grinding processes and heat-treated product for conformity to specs.
• Visually inspect parts for defects and document findings and non-conformities.
• Assist and train operators on gauges and quality improvements.
• Perform material inspections and maintain records and paperwork.

Skills

Mechanical gauging

Electronic gauging

Blueprint reading

SPC

Education

High school diploma

GED

Job description

About The Role

Amsted Automotive - BN Piston Pin Facility is looking Technician to perform duties to set-up non-destructive gauges; verify on-line gauging and first piece inspection and monitoring of grinding processes or prepare and analyze heat-treated product.

What You'll Do

Duties: Work from instructions, prints and product certifications:

• Perform non-destructive Eddy Current and DVT camera length detection testing and Level 1 certification magnaflux testing, including minor adjustments and identify problems that necessitate notification of supervisor or lead.
• Perform grinding inspection processes including roundness inspections, surface measurements and acid etching or prepare samples of heat treated product, analyze products and determine if parts meet product specification.
• Visually inspect parts for defects such as tool marks, material flaws, grinding damage, and incomplete or incorrect processing and reject parts as appropriate.
• Recognize and report visual criteria defects, determine to whom each defect should be charged.
• Conduct initial stock warrants.
• Assist and train operators on process and quality improvements and gauging equipment.
• Perform all necessary inspections on all material received from vendors.
• Perform necessary recordkeeping and paperwork including labor/scrap tickets.
• Grant final approval for set-ups where required.
• Issue, inspect and store all necessary gauges.
• Perform material handling activities using equipment, including forklifts, according to appropriate guidelines and procedures.
• Participate in team problem solving as part of the departmental continuous improvement process.
• Understand and performs ISO 14001 work instructions as identified in, “ISO 14001 Work Instruction Assignments”.
• Follow all safety rules and keep work area clean and in an orderly condition.
• Wear all personal protective equipment as required by the safety policy.
• Be responsible and accountable for the professional use of assigned work periods, machinery, equipment and tools.
• Understand and perform to the BN Quality Policy taking pride in the products produced.

Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

What You Need To Succeed

Education: High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities. Must successfully complete the pre-hire math test.

Experience: No previous experience required. Previous experience in a quality function is preferred.

Skills & Knowledge: Mechanical and electronic gauging, blueprint reading, SPC

Physical requirements include good speaking, hearing and vision ability, excellent manual dexterity, ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.