Quality Assurance Technician - NDT & Grinding

Ultipro; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Amsted Automotive - BN Piston Pin Facility is seeking a Technician to set up non-destructive gauges, verify online gauging, and monitor grinding processes while preparing and analyzing heat-treated product. The role includes training operators, performing inspections, and ensuring product quality.

No prior experience is required, though a quality-function background is preferred. Education: high school diploma or GED; skills in mechanical/electronic gauging, blueprint reading, and SPC are

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Experience: No previous experience required. Previous experience in a quality function is preferred.
• Skills & Knowledge: Mechanical and electronic gauging, blueprint reading, SPC

Responsibilities

• Perform non-destructive Eddy Current and DVT camera length detection testing and Level 1 Magnaflux testing, including minor adjustments and 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 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.

Skills

Non-destructive gauging

Blueprint reading

SPC

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Amsted Automotive - BN Piston Pin Facility is seeking a Technician to set up non-destructive gauges, verify online gauging, and monitor grinding processes while preparing and analyzing heat-treated product. The role includes training operators, performing inspections, and ensuring product quality.

No prior experience is required, though a quality-function background is preferred. Education: high school diploma or GED; skills in mechanical/electronic gauging, blueprint reading, and SPC are