QA/QC Technician

ITW; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Heartland is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Inspector to inspect parts and processes, ensuring conformance to QMS standards. The role involves calibrating inspection equipment, reading blueprints, and supporting first article inspections and customer source inspections in a safe, team-oriented environment.

The position reports to the Quality Manager and emphasizes safety, proper PPE, and adherence to ISO protocols.

Qualifications

• Technical school or 2+ years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand geometric tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience using inspection equipment and understanding calibration systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect parts and processes using inspection methods and equipment.
• Assist with calibration scheduling and program support.
• Prepare inspection documentation and QA records.
• Assist with first article inspection and customer source inspections.

Skills

Inspection equipment use

Blueprint reading

Geometric tolerancing (GD&T)

Calibration knowledge

Education

Technical school or equivalent

Tools

Inspection tools

Computer

Forklift

Job description

Job Description:

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE: To understand and meet customer expectations and requirements of part and process inspection

This role reports to the Quality Manager. Note that working safely, wearing PPE and following safety processes is a condition of employment at ITW Heartland.

Job Duties:

• To inspect parts and process using a variety of inspection methods and equipment.
• Assist with the scheduling of the calibration of inspection equipment.
• Will operate all necessary inspection equipment and may assist in programming.
• Plans own work to meet requirements of production schedule.
• Meets all standards set forth by company QMS (Quality Management System)
• Handles all defective parts per QMS MRB procedures
• Completes all necessary paper work in a timely manner.
• Assist with first article inspection and documentation requirements per AS9102
• Provide assistance with customer source inspections
• Participate in business QRB as assigned
• May be asked to direct the work of others to expedite parts flow and provide training as needed.
• Communicates with supervisor, managers, CSRs, customers, and suppliers.
• Able to work within a team.
• Performs all work within ISO protocol
• Follow safety and good housekeeping practices
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education, Experience

• Technical School graduate in Machine Shop or Machine Tool design or equivalent or a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Ability to use various inspection equipment.
• Experience reading blue prints and understand the geometric tolerance system
• Understand equipment calibration system

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Part and process inspection
• Prepares required inspection documentation
• Regular and consistent attendance
• Good communication skills

EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM JOB:

• Inspection tools
• Computer
• Forklift

SIGNIFICANT WORKSITE MEASUREMENTS:

• Various sizes and dimensions of machine components weighing up to 50 lbs.

CRTITICAL DIMENSIONS:

• Sitting 3 hours per day
• Standing 3 hours per day
• Walking 2 hours per day
• Finger manipulation-frequently
• Grasping, pinching-frequently
• Carry up to 50 lbs.-frequently
• Lift at waist level up to 50 lbs.-frequently
• Lift overhead up to 35 lbs.-frequently
• Drive forklift-occasionally

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES:

• Moving objects slight forklift traffic
• Noise level slight machine noise
• Safety glasses with side shields required in the shop
• Leather foot wear required in the shop
• Slippery surfaces - slight

VISION AND HEARING:

• Looking at parts and measuring equipment
• Far vision, color discrimination, depth perception minimum reading correspondence
• Hearing sensitivity slight

Key: Rare……………………1-5% of day

Occasional…………….6-33% of day

Frequent………………34 – 66% of day

Continuous……………67 – 100% of day

Compensation Information:

$22 to $26 per hour depending on experiencefor level II Technician

up to $30 per hour for level III Technician depending on experience

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.