Quality Control Technician

Mestek, Inc.; Cedar Rapids, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mestek Machinery in Cedar Rapids, IA, is seeking a Quality Tech to perform routine quality inspections of new machinery throughout production, including in-process and final checks. The role collaborates with production and engineering to update specifications and maintain documentation.

The ideal candidate has an Associate Engineering degree or equivalent, at least 3 years in manufacturing, and strong skills with precision measuring tools and electronic test equipment.

Qualifications

• Associate Engineer Degree or equivalent, electrical or mechanical.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with electronic test equipment.
• Strong knowledge of inspection methods and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to use precision measuring tools (micrometers, calipers).

Responsibilities

• QC inspection of all new equipment.
• Review checklists for compliance with specs per customer agreements.
• Liaison between production and engineering for updates.
• Perform quality checks during overflow machining as needed.
• Develop methods for process control, testing and inspection.
• Document all machinery inspections.
• Ensure EHS compliance with safety regulations.
• Identify and troubleshoot quality issues and propose solutions.
• Train production staff in QC procedures.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate QC findings to management.
• Support service with new equipment installations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Quality control

Communication skills

Independent work

Documentation

Education

Associate Engineer Degree or equivalent (electrical or mechanical)

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Micrometers

Calipers

QA software/tools

Job description

Mestek Machinery is the industry-leading designer and manufacturer of the most complete, productive, and innovative metal forming solutions for the fabrication of HVAC sheet metal ductwork and fittings. Our family of companies –- Lockformer, Engel, Iowa Precision, Roto-Die, have decades of experience addressing every facet of the HVAC duct industry. The result is a combined knowledge and experience that develops cutting edge, precision technology and automated manufacturing equipment that improves productivity while ensuring the highest-quality finished ducts and fittings.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Quality Tech will conduct routine quality inspections throughout production, including in-process and final inspections of new machinery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• QC inspection of all new equipment.
• Conduct reviews of checklists for compliance with equipment specification standards per customer purchase agreements.
• Is a liaison between production and engineering for technical updates.
• Will participate in overflow part quality check as needed for machining operation.
• Design and implement methods for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection.
• Record and maintain documentation of all machinery inspections.
• Work with the safety committee to ensure continuous compliance with all environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations and standards.
• Identify and troubleshoot quality issues and recommend solutions.
• Collaborate and train production staff in quality control procedures and standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality control processes.
• Communicate quality control findings and recommendations to management.
• Support Service as needed with new equipment installations.
• Performs assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be required.

Location(s)

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate Engineer Degree or equivalent, electrical or mechanical.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Thoroughly versed in the use of an array of electronic test equipment.
• Understand basic electrical and mechanical engineering principles.
• Understand basic pneumatic/hydraulic fundamentals.
• Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to use a variety of precision measuring tools, including micrometers and calipers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills including QA applications, word processing, spreadsheets and databases.