LSA Fabrication - Quality Assurance Technician

Oscar Winski Company; Terre Town (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Oscar Winski Company is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support quality engineers on the factory floor and address issues with customers and suppliers.

The role involves measuring quality characteristics, maintaining gauges and test equipment, analyzing data, and applying SPC methods to drive continuous improvement. A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required, with strong problem solving and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field is required.
• Must understand quality principles and concepts related to process, control and verification, variation, problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills; capable of reading and interpreting blueprints with GD&T notation.
• Good computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Measures key quality characteristics of a process by sampling parts and analyzing trends.
• Verifies that quality procedures and practices are followed during process activities.
• Maintains gauges and test equipment used for monitoring quality.
• Collects data and performs measurements as part of continuous improvement efforts.
• Trains operators and inspectors in measurement and inspection techniques.
• Applies SPC methods to analyze data and evaluate processes.

Skills

Quality principles

Problem solving

Reading blueprints

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

5S knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SPC

GD&T knowledge

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lafayette Steel and Aluminum of Lafayette - Lafayette, IN 47904

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: QA - Quality Control

Principal Objective of Position

The Quality Control Technician supports the activities of the quality engineers and managers in day-to-day factory floor activities and issues with customers and suppliers.

Essential Functions

• Measures key quality characteristics of a process by sampling parts and analyzing trends both as first piece verification as well as during the process
• Verifies that sound quality procedures and practices are being followed during process activities
• Maintains all gauges and test machines used for monitoring quality calibrated
• Uses test standards and masters to check readings, adjust tools accordingly and replacing worn or out of date equipment
• Collects data and measures parts as part of a company's continuous improvement plan
• Test samples in experiments
• Understands, establishes, and communicates priorities for the quality inspectors based upon input from the quality / manufacturing team. Evaluates output of processes and completion, validating work is being accomplished
• Trains operators, inspectors, and others in skills of measurement and inspection
• Plans and conducts the analysis, inspection, design, test, and/or integration to assure the quality of assigned product or component
• Analyzes and interprets blueprints, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment and certification methods, formulas, and measuring instruments required
• Inspects, tests, or measures materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications
• Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process change

Other Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a related technical field, or equivalent, required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Must understand quality principles and concepts concerning process, control and verification, variation, problem solving and continuous improvement
• Good computer skills and use of Microsoft office software
• Strong mathematical skills
• Understand problem solving techniques
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints with understanding of GD&T drawing notations
• Must be experienced in the quality discipline body of knowledge and basic quality tools
• Good analytical skills, technical writing skills, verbal and written communicational skills
• Be able to effectively present information in one on one and small group situations to customers, clients and other employees of the organization
• Good problem solving skills to drive continual improvement of the quality system
• Familiarity with the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) and various ISO 9001 and standard quality procedures
• Willingness to pursue quality knowledge and certifications within the metals/manufacturing industry
• Ability to train machine operators in company quality procedures and standards
• Cleaning and basic maintenance of gauges and measuring tools as well as 5S of quality lab

Preferred Qualifications

At least 2 years of work experience in quality assurance, preferred

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Some of the work will require exposure to loud noises.