Quality Auditor - MS (37942)

Cascade Die Casting Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascade Die Casting Group in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Quality Auditor to lead audits and ensure products meet customer requirements. The role involves identifying defects, containing non-conforming material, and training production staff on quality standards.

Responsibilities include documenting audits, communicating issues to supervisors, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Mid-State Quality division.

Qualifications

• Experience using inspection and gauging equipment (calipers, micrometers, snap gauges and pin gauges).
• Knowledge of parts and manufacturing process including work and inspection instructions.
• Knowledge of basic computers.
• High School Diploma preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents scheduled audits of cast/trim/secondary operations for quality standards.
• Communicates information, problems to process techs, operators, team leaders and managers.
• Maintains inspection records and reports.
• Performs and documents 1st piece and end of run inspection.
• Assist in containing non-conforming material including issuing of quality alerts and hold tickets.
• Train production associates on quality standards and process changes as applicable.
• Participates in problem solving activities and continuous improvement teams.
• Work cooperatively with others in a team environment.

Skills

Inspection

Quality awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauging tools

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mid State Division - Grand Rapids, MI 49548

Cascade Die Casting Group

Job Description/Expectations

JOB TITLE: Quality Auditor

CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Mid-State/Quality

DATE DEVELOPED: 01/2023

REPORTS TO: Quality Manager

POSITION SCOPE

The Quality Auditor is responsible for facilitating various quality activities which includes but is not limited to auditing, identifying defects, gauging product to meet customer requirements, facilitating containment, communicating with affected parties, training team members on part specific requirements, monitoring defect rates on in-process and finished production units and assisting with the Problem-Solving process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs and documents scheduled audits of cast/trim/secondary operations for quality standards.
• Communicates information, problems to process techs, operators, team leaders and managers.
• Maintains inspection records and reports.
• Performs and documents 1st piece and end of run inspection.
• Assist in containing non-conforming material including issuing of quality alerts and hold tickets.
• Train production associates on quality standards and process changes as applicable.
• Participates in problem solving activities and continuous improvement teams.
• Work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
• Prompt and effective follow up on issues, assigned tasks, improper or faulty equipment to proper supervisor.
• Learn new tasks and adapt to frequent job duty changes as required by business and manpower demands.
• Maintain clean and orderly work area consistent with safety, 5-S, and work rules and regulations.
• Work overtime hours as required and be available for emergency overtime when the need arises.
• Regularly report for work on time with a desire to perform to the best of your abilities.
• Perform other duties as required or directed.
• Such other duties as are assigned from time-to-time.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with all company employment policies, procedures/processes, and programs. Performs duties in compliance quality, safety, and manufacturing requirements.
• Exhibit companies core values.
• Ability to work in other classifications or departments as needed.
• Communicate with associates and between shifts on daily activities.
• Communicate and exchange problem areas with supervisors and fellow coworkers.
• Other duties as are assigned from time-to-time.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential and additional duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability also required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential and additional functions.

CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, and WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experience using inspection and gauging equipment (calipers, micrometers, snap gauges and pin gauges).
• Knowledge of parts and manufacturing process including work and inspection instructions.
• Knowledge of basic computers.
• High School Diploma preferred

CORE COMPETENCIES

Adaptability: ability to adjust to new circumstances, or change; is flexible; handles constructive feed-back, effectively.

Communications: communicates both verbally and in writing effectively; listens; documents effectively.

Dependability: ability to work independently and accepts accountability; stays focused; meets work demands; sets personal standards and meets commitments; is reliable, and trustworthy.

Quality of Work: ability to focus on details and accuracy; looks for improvement in processes or procedures; owns/acts own quality issues; exhibits sound and accurate judgement and makes timely decisions.

Strives for results: manages work load; seeks additional responsibilities and generates innovative, cost-saving revenue generating ideas; manages priorities and time; plans and is organized; demonstrates enthusiasm and commitment to goals; is a good steward of company resources.

Team Orientation/Ability to Work with others: collaborates; cooperates; provides excellent customer service: both internal and external; teamwork.

PHYSICAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Please note: Continuously (80%-100%), Frequently (21%-79%), Occasionally (up to 20%)

Possess good physical stamina and coordination. Specific physical requirements of the position include the ability to continuously and repetitively:

• Walk and stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Read standardized work instructions, operate machines and tools, and perform quality inspections.
• Promptly detect and respond to visual and auditory safety instructions, alarms, and signals.
• Wear personal protective equipment, for example: safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and steel-toed safety shoes.
• Work in a loud manufacturing environment that is not climate controlled (conditions can be hot or cold).
• Bend, twist, push, pull, kneel, crouch, and reach to perform work.
• Use hand positioning to grip/grasp parts, devices, measuring tools and other equipment.
• Ability to see clearly at close and distance ranges, distinguish colors, maintain peripheral vision, perceive depth, and adjust focus as necessary.

Frequently and repetitively:

• Lift or carry materials weighing up to 20 pounds and occasionally care or lift materials weighing up to 50lbs.

Occasionally sit and/or climb (including ladders and lifts).

Recognizes potential exposure to environmental, mechanical, chemical, electrical, and explosive hazards.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the Associate to successfully perform the essential and additional duties and responsibilities of this position.

DISCLAIMER

The requirements listed above represent the essential knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Additional or different requirements may exist in this role. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

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