Quality Control Technician I: Inspector & Trainer

Timken

Mascot (TN)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Timken is seeking a Quality Control Technician to enhance product quality, reduce risks, and improve production efficiencies in line with industry and customer specifications. The role emphasizes measurement, inspection, and adherence to standardized procedures.

Responsibilities include supporting 100% inspections, root-cause investigations, and accurate quality records, while collaborating with supervisors to resolve non-conforming parts in a loud manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; manufacturing experience preferred.
Proficiency in math and reading, and strong written and verbal communication.
Able to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
Successful completion of training program and applicable qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety rules and regulations.
Act as a role model, coach, and trainer for new associates to foster a team environment.
Ensure that standard procedures are followed in all aspects of work.
Monitor and evaluate production and supplier parts, sub-assemblies, and assembled bearings to determine acceptance status.
Possess knowledge of different gauging methods and ability to set up gauge equipment and interpret readings.
Monitor calibration and recall of calibrated measuring and test equipment in coordination with gauge / calibration lab.
Use instruments such as micrometers, indicator gauges, hardness testers, and calipers.
Use computerized testing equipment.
Collaborate with area and quality supervisors or managers to correct suspect or non-conforming parts.
Assist as requested with 100% inspection of suspect product.
Assist as required with investigations into root cause and corrective actions related to customer complaints.
Identify, document, report and verify appropriate correction or disposition of non-conformance items.
Assist as requested with any customer or other outside visitor tours or informational visits to the facility.
Generate and maintain appropriate quality records and reports.
Interact with internal and external quality auditors as requested to ensure smooth flow of any audit process.
Monitor and assist in the maintenance of quality system documentation.