Quality Technician

Rctoolbox; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

RC Industries in Elkhart, IN is seeking a Quality Technician to support the Quality System by auditing and processing tasks to ensure manufacturing procedures are followed. The role emphasizes calibrated measurement devices, PPAP and first article inspections, and documentation accuracy.

You will lead continual improvement activities using Six Sigma and Lean methods, mentor teammates, and assist engineering and sales on special projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum four years of quality experience.
• Knowledge of metalworking.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Check in-process parts using blueprints and measurement tools to meet specifications.
• Maintain and support calibration program for all measurement devices.
• Test verification, material approvals, and final product certifications.
• Support customer and compliance audits.
• Handle customer and supplier complaints including corrective actions.
• Perform SPC and data analysis reporting.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (PPAP).
• Provide engineering support for new products and changes.
• Participate in continual improvement activities (Six Sigma, Lean, RCA, risk analysis).
• Mentor and train others to meet delivery dates and quality goals.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Calipers

Micrometers

English fluency

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Quality Technician# Quality TechnicianLegal Address - Elkhart, IN 46516## OverviewSalary Range$21.00 - $23.00LevelExperiencedPosition TypeFull TimeJob Shift1st Shift## Description| || --- || **Overall Purpose: Why the Job Exists & What You Will Do:** || Under general direction, Complete audits, and job processing to support the Quality System ensuring manufacturing procedures are performed as required. || **Essential Job Functions & Expected Outcomes: Your Accountabilities in the Role** || 1. **Maintain High Quality and Efficiency** 1. Check in-process parts using blueprints and various means of measurement and documentation to ensure that the parts meet specifications. 2. Calibration: Maintain and support calibration program for all RCI measurement devices. 3. Product approval and acceptance: Test verification, material approvals, and final product certifications. 4. Audit Support: Customer and compliance audits. 5. Customer and supplier complaints, including corrective actions. 6. SPC and data analysis reporting. 7. First Article Inspections (also known as PPAP.) 8. Engineering support for new products and product changes. 9. Continual improvement activities: Six Sigma, Lean, Root Cause, Risk Analysis, and Corrective Actions. 2. **Mentoring & Training (5% of the job)** 1. Use strengths and skills to mentor and train others in meeting and exceeding delivery dates and customer expectations 2. Supports leaders and other team areas as needed to meet overall team goals 3. Participate in incident investigations as needed 3. **Other Areas of Responsibility (5% of the job)** 1. Follow RCII’s policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook 2. Participate in lean manufacturing activities 3. Assist engineering and sales on special projects *The job criteria may include other duties, responsibilities and activities, which may change or be assigned at any item with or without notice.* | | | | --- | --- | | **Core Values that Apply to All Positions:** | | | * **Dedication to Quality** * **Provide Relentless Support** * **On-Time Delivery** | * **Lifelong Learner** * **Customers are why we exist** * **Lead by example** | | **Equipment Used:** | | | * This role routinely works with and around various machinery, hand tools, computers, calculators, and other quality control devices. | | | **Physical Requirements to Perform Essential Functions:** | | | * Ability to stand or walk on concrete surfaces seven-plus hours per day * Ability to use hands and fingers to operate hand assembly devices, machinery, and other equipment or tools in a safe way for seven-plus hours per day * Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, twist, push, pull, and lift 50-75 pounds independently to move product on a regular basis * Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, twist, push, pull and lift over 75 pounds as part of a team lift or using a lifting device * Ability to review procedures, do basic math and measurement computations as well as visually compare product to quality specifications | | | **Environmental Conditions & Travel:** | | | * The employee is primarily exposed to a manufacturing environment with moderate noise. The employee is occasionally required to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment while visiting manufacturing departments. * The manufacturing warehouse has heat and air-conditioning; however, temperature fluctuates throughout the day. * Various machinery, equipment and forklifts are used in the manufacturing areas. Employees should use extreme caution, follow all safety procedures, and wear all required PPE to ensure safety for themselves and others | | |## Qualifications| || --- || **Position Requirements:** || 1. Education: A high school diploma or equivalent 2. **Experience:**Minimum four years of quality experience. Knowledge of metalworking. 3. **Certification(s):** n/a 4. Functional Skills: 1. Use measuring tools such as tape measures, calipers, and paint markers. checker, micrometers, etc. 2. Able to read, understand, and follow work instructions and blueprints 3. Able to work using small hand tools efficiently and accurately 4. Able to be flexible and move from job to job as priorities change 5. Ability to drive a forklift 6. Language Skills: Able to read/write/speak English fluently and is able to fill out all required forms and paperwork needed for the position; communicates in a positive way 7. Technology Aptitude/Skills: Ability to efficiently type and use PC applications for document maintenance (MS Word, PowerPoint, PDF), including data management and processing (MS Excel, Teams.) 8. Leadership/Behaviors: Self-directed, highly-motivated, and able to be a team player; provide mentoring and training to support the team and reach departmental goals 9. Culture Match Behaviors: Respectful of others, goal and customer-focused; ability to stay focused on quality as well as being efficient to produce a high level of output on the job; embraces RC Industries values, expectations, and ideas |