Quality Tech

Q8; Lewisburg (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Allison Transmission is seeking a Quality Technician to apply QA/QC principles on die casting processes. The role focuses on dimensional and visual inspection, CMM programming, and ensuring conformance to customer specifications on the production floor.

Responsibilities include running DCC programs on CMMs, reading blueprints, performing capability studies, calibration of gages, and supporting operators in preventing nonconformities. This position is based in Lewisburg, TN.

Qualifications

• Must read blueprints, standards and product specifications.
• Problem solving and analytical thinking.
• Organizational skills and teamwork.
• Basic computing (MS Office) and communication.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Able to pass powered lift equipment testing.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Run a DCC Program on the CMM for each die cast machine.
• Determine part disposition from inspection reports.
• Perform capability studies and review statistics.
• Maintain CMM machines.
• Read core drawings and work instructions.
• Verify conformance to visual standards and quality alerts.
• Support training of operators on non-conformity identification.
• Initiate corrective action and containment for nonconforming product.
• Assist in investigation of quality issues and improvements.
• Perform gage calibration and R&R studies.
• Read SPC and conduct floor/gage audits.
• Measure parts against customer blueprints.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Team building

MS Office

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOIN THE TEAM THAT’S POWERING PROGRESS

Building cities. Driving commerce. Fueling Progress. For over 100 years, Allison has powered the vehicles and technology that move our world forward.

What powers us? Our employees. From the first person hired by James Allison in 1915 to the thousands across the globe who work for Allison today, we’re driving progress everywhere because we employ top talent worldwide. In both the Allison Transmission and Allison Off-Highway Drive and Motion Systems business units, our team strives to Improve the Way the World Works.

Learn more about this role and how you can begin driving your career forward!

Job Title:

Quality Tech

Job Description:

Primary Purpose of Role:

The Quality Technician is responsible for application of principles and practices of product quality assurance and quality control in accordance with the dimensional aspects, visual, x ray in support of the Walker Die Casting Quality Management System.

Key Responsibilities:

• Run a DCC Program (Direct Computer Control) on the CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) each die cast machine.
• Determine from reviewing the report the part disposition.
• Run Capability Studies and review the statistics from the study.
• Maintain (maintenance) CMM machines.
• Be able to read core drawings.
• Verify work instructions are complete, current and being followed
• Confirm and document product conformance to visual standards. (To the part number specific work instructions, inspection check sheets and or Quality Alerts).
• Support Supervisors in the training of operators to identify non-conformities.
• Initiate corrective action and containment whenever nonconforming product is found or suspected.
• Assist in the investigation of quality issues and recommendation of improvements or corrective actions.
• Perform gage calibration as required Callipers, micrometres, bore gages, thread gages, etc. A few of the gages are sent to another company to be calibrated.
• Know how to perform or participate in a gage R & R study.
• Repair and/or replace any gages that are damaged.
• Read SPC and react accordingly.
• Perform floor Audits and/or gage checks per required frequency and control plan.
• Measure the parts to the blueprint provided from the customer to make sure the part meets all requirements.
• Analyse the information and present information to the team.
• Have ability to use and perform laser weld repair when required or assigned.
• Overtime as required.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or lead.

Key Performance Measures:

Annual performance reviews, attendance

Competencies and Behaviours:

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to pass powered lift equipment testing.
• Ability to understand standards and product specifications.
• Problem solving.
• Organizing.
• Basic communication.
• Team building.
• Basic computing (MS Office).
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• The Quality Technician must be able to tolerate exposure to elements such as elevated temperature and noise during periods of time spent on the factory floor.
• Ability to use standard measurement and test equipment.
• Ability to work independently.

Experience:

Required:

• Ability to understand blueprints, standards and product specifications.
• Problem solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Basic communication.
• Team building.
• Basic computing (MS Office).

Preferred:

• Previous experience in Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, or manufacturing, preferably in a tier-one automotive manufacturing environment.

Safety:

Abide by all EHS guidelines

Travel or Physical Demands:

Must be able to work in hot/cold environment.

Essential for Direct Roles

Manufacturing Environment 100%

Sitting None

Walking Up to 75%

Standing Up to 100%X

Climbing Up to 25%

Kneeling Up to 25%

Kneel/Crouch Up to 25%

Pulling Up to 75%

Lifting Up to 50 lbs.

Travel requirements None

EEOC statement required provisions

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, colour, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

Employment with Allison Transmission, Inc. is voluntary and is subject to termination by the employee or Allison Transmission, Inc. at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time. This document is not a contract of employment.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Primary Location:

Lewisburg, TN

Additional Locations:

Allison Transmission is an equal opportunity employer. We have opportunities for all qualified applicants regardless of age, race, colour, sex, religion, creed, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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