Quality Technician

American Axle & Mfg., Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

American Axle & Mfg., Inc. is seeking a Quality Technician to help maintain quality standards for produced parts. You will inspect parts on the factory floor and in laboratories, using gauges and measurement techniques to verify dimensions, and operate CMM equipment in quality labs.

The role includes performing weekly LPAs and maintaining inventory control while adhering to safety procedures. The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience reading blueprints or engineering drawings is essential.
• Knowledge of GD&T principles is important for interpretation of tolerances.
• Good communication skills and teamwork are expected.
• Ability to identify root causes and analyze defects.
• Knowledge of gage R&R and measurement system analysis.
• Familiarity with CMM and measurement equipment is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular part inspections on the floor and in laboratories.
• Use gages and measurement techniques to verify part dimensions.
• Operate computerized gauging in quality labs.
• Inspect and disposition gages.
• Complete weekly LPAs.
• Organize and manage NCM inventory.
• Meet assigned time and schedule standards.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Basic GD&T Knowledge

Gage R&R

CMM Knowledge

Root Cause Analysis

Strong Communication Skills

Leadership Qualities

Gaging Methods, Application, Eval and

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Quality Technician

Job Description Summary

The Quality Technician is responsible for helping to maintain quality standards of produced parts while adhering to the company policies and procedures.

Job Description:

• Regular part inspections on the floor and in the laboratories
• Utilizing various gages and measurement techniques to verify dimensions of production parts
• Operate computerized gauging in quality labs
• Inspection and disposition of gages
• Complete weekly LPAs
• NCM inventory and organization
• Meet time and schedule standards assigned for work
• Identify and record any problems relating to product, process, and quality system
• Provide input on improving operation efficiencies
• Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations
• Operate machines in accordance with process sheets and any other required paperwork (i.e. drawings, specifications, etc.)
• All other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Education

• High School Diploma/GED
• Blueprint Reading
• Basic GD&T Knowledge
• Strong Communication Skills
• Root Cause Analysis
• Gage R&R
• Gaging Methods, Application, Evaluation and Calibration
• Leadership Qualities
• CMM Knowledge

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.

Dauch will not discriminate against any Associate or applicant for employment because of age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. Dauch will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that Associates are treated equally during employment, without regard to their age, race, color, gender, religion, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, or other characteristic protected by law. For the Disabled Job Seeker: We offer reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals who are applicants for employment. To request assistance or accommodations, please e-mail [e-mail]. Dauch is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.