Quality Technician

Graham Manufacturing; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Graham Manufacturing in the United States is seeking a QC Technician under the direction of the Quality Supervisor to support day-to-day QC activities, monitor production processes, verify machined parts against drawing requirements, and record data for traceability.

The role emphasizes reading blueprints, following written procedures, performing dimensional inspection on precision machined parts, and contributing to continuous improvement while adhering to safety and quality policies.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of fabrication experience.
• HS diploma or GED; welding/inspection training preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow procedures.
• Willing to work overtime; local travel may be required.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel/Word).
• Strong communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist QC personnel with day-to-day responsibilities and monitor production processes.
• Verify machined parts conform to drawings and inspection plans.
• Record data and ensure traceability of inspection results.
• Perform dimensional inspection on precision parts.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow safety policies.
• Read blueprints and written procedures.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Blueprint reading

Inspection accuracy

Communication skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma/GED

Technical Trades School in Welding or Inspection

Job description

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Quality Supervisor the QC Technician will be required to assist QC personnel with their day-to-day responsibilities, including monitoring of production processes, verify machined parts conform to drawing requirements, data recording and other duties as needed by QC Supervisor.

Key Results Areas by level of work:

Production quality and efficiency using appropriate tools and equipment, qualified to perform special processes as needed

• Utilize the drawings and specifications to develop a plan for basic manual verification.
• Evaluate parts and processes to ensure that they meet the specified requirements per the inspection plans.
• Complete the inspection step on the router to properly indicate pass/fail and note the time to ensure the inspection results are traceability to the appropriate inspector
• Knowledge of proper inspection techniques required to obtain accurate results.
• Perform dimensional inspection on precision machined products and assemblies unassisted.

Follow instructions – oral and/or written

• Can properly read all blueprint and work instructions
• Be able to read and understand written procedures and perform the duties described therein
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Quality Control Supervisor or his/her designate.

Safety & housekeeping

• Work may require use of scaffold, ladders, forklift, and/or scissor lift.
• Maintains a clean work area with no clutter.
• Practices safety at all times while at work.
• Follows safety policies and procedures and speaks up when others are non-compliant.
• Wears all safety equipment for area of work.

Continual Improvement suggestions

• Keeps an open mind to others continuous improvement suggestions
• Bring continuous improvement suggestions to the appropriate team member.

Professional Development

• Demonstrates initiative, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the job
• Will follow up with supervisor on professional development goals and opportunities
• Takes an interest and lets it be known that they have a desire to grow with the company

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required.

Education and Training

• Technical Trades School in Welding or Inspection (preferred)
• High school diploma or GED

Experience:

• 1+ years of fabrication experience.

Other:

• Must be willing to work overtime as required.
• Local travel may be required.

Skills:

• Must have proficiency in MS office applications including Excel and Word.
• Ability and willingness to abide by set policies and/or safety programs established by GHM, our clients, and/or regulatory agencies which govern our performance and behavior in the normal course of our work while on GHM or the client’s property or job site.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Demonstrate behavior consistent with company values.
• Demonstrates pride in workmanship and commitment to continual quality improvement; maintains clean, organized work area; maintains accurate and timely labor reporting; makes improvement based on lessons learned; maintains strict adherence to quality system requirements.
• Adheres to safety and regulatory program requirements, policies, and procedures; promptly reports safety/health concerns; utilizes personal protective equipment as required; maintains organized, clean work environment.
• Experience reading technical drawings desired with a drive to be detail oriented and willingness to learn specification requirements.
• Have basic knowledge of a variety of machining processes.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend. Required to speak and communicate clearly with others.
• Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others and work under pressure.
• Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is also exposed to high level of manufacturing and equipment noise. Duties are performed indoors in a manufacturing environment with temperature changes. Exposure to hazardous materials, fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts with vibration.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to work in the U.S without sponsorship.