Quality Cut and Etch Technician

Silk Road Technologies Canada; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k)

10+ paid holidays

Growth opportunities with tuition and

Job summary

Autokiniton in Bardstown, Kentucky, is seeking a Quality Technician on 3rd shift. You will support quality programs, perform inspections, tests, and data entry, and coordinate MRB activities to ensure product quality.

We offer competitive wages, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401(k), and 10+ paid holidays, with opportunities for growth, tuition reimbursement, and potential promotions.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or HS diploma with 2+ years manufacturing experience.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems, SPC, control plans, and process documentation.
• Excellent problem solving (8D, 5 Whys) and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, surveil and support quality operations.
• Dispo​sition of product for Production Support and MRB activities.
• Audit processes and finished products to ensure quality requirements.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality program execution

Inspection and testing

Material handling and MRB coordination

Data collection and reporting (GDM, P&

Education

Associate degree

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

GDM

PAX-IT

Job description

850 Withrow Court, Bardstown, Kentucky, United States

Autokiniton is a leading North American supplier of propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components and assemblies. Our 100% vertical integration capabilities allow us to offer our customers end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. At Autokiniton, we are building a better foundation for every vehicle on the road.

As a Quality Technician on 3rd shift at Autokiniton, you are a part of the 2nd largest Body-in-White and frame supplier in North America!

Reasons you will love working here:

• Competitive Wages: 2nd shift- $20.50/hour starting pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) benefits
• 10+ paid holidays
• Growth Opportunities with tuition reimbursement programs, opportunities for promotions, paid apprenticeships, and much more

Required Skills

• Wears all required safety equipment and ensures area and environment are safe
• Supports the Quality Program by performing a combination of related tasks in conformance with quality standards
• Responsible for inspection, tests, surveillance, and quality operations support
• Disposition of product for Production Support
• Control the Flow and Labeling of all Suspect or Trial parts that are relocated to the Material Review Board (MRB) Cage to ensure adequate inventory recording
• Collects data and enters it into appropriate reporting tools; GDM, PAX-IT, etc.
• Conducts physical dimensional layouts of parts and records results in appropriate customer or internal format, i.e.; SDS
• Provide quality knowledge and respond to quality calls to Operations, and manufacturing associates as needed
• Coordinate efforts to support the proper procedures and ensure compliance during internal sort/rework / and repair activities
• Interact with management and various departments to insure quality requirements are achieved and maintained during the production processes as well as the receiving of materials, and the shipment of product
• Support and assist production changeovers and adhere to quality procedures and work instructions
• Self-directed and encourages continuous improvement through involvement and input
• Clean and organize the area, keep the area free of clutter and safety hazards – 6S
• Act as liaison between manufacturing and customer
• Audits manufacturing processes and finished products
• Manage lube testing, usage, and reporting
• Conduct associate Quality training for new associates/new programs and other projects as determined by management/customers (The goal is to protect the customer from internal defects.)
• Communicate internal and external concerns and relevant information
• Initiate containment and countermeasure processes when necessary (Quality Alerts both Internal and External.)
• Accumulate data from various audits for review and tracking
• Perform check fixture training and maintenance as necessary

Required Experience

Education: Associates Degree in a related technical field or High School diploma or equivalent with at least 2 years of manufacturing experience

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Excellent problem-solving skills such as 8D and 5 Whys
• Able to train and deliver information to various work groups
• Excellent computer skills and ability to learn various computer programs
• Understanding and strong knowledge of quality systems, process control, statistical process control (SPC), control plans, work instructions, and product layout
• Excellent communication skills as evidenced in associate relations, team skills, and the ability to interface directly with the customer to resolve issues
• Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up skills
• Ability to work independently, self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent attendance record
• Basic understanding of Quality Management systems and Environmental Management System standards
• Comply with Autokiniton values and policies
• Ability to work independently, self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, products, or equipment
• The associate is regularly required to talk and hear
• The associate is frequently required to reach with hands and arms in repairing fixing, welding, or conducting an inspection
• The associate is required to frequently bend, stoop and kneel
• The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus