Quality Technician

Precision Castparts Corp.; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Precision Castparts Corp. Huntington facility is seeking an QA Assistant to support the Quality Assurance Manager in implementing and maintaining the Quality Management System across Huntington, Burnaugh, and Elkhart facilities.

You will prepare procedures, conduct audits, and review supplier inquiries to ensure quality compliance. Ideal candidates have an associate degree or 2–5 years in manufacturing or quality, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 2–5 years in a related manufacturing or quality position.
• Working knowledge of reading and interpreting technical specifications and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality procedures and work instructions.
• Conduct quality audits, both internally and off-site.
• Complete customer quality surveys.
• Review purchase orders for accuracy.
• Initiate/evaluate and document quality system corrective actions.
• Interact with customer and society representatives during audits.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Mentoring others

Quality Management System

MS Office proficiency

Written and verbal communication

Presentation skills

Education

Associate degree or 2–5 years in related manufacturing or quality position

Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and industry standards

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The primary function of this position will be to assist the Quality Assurance Manager in the implementation and administration of the Quality Management System in the Huntington, Burnaugh, and Elkhart facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Preparation of quality procedures and work instructions.
• Conduct quality audits, both internally and off-site.
• Complete customer quality surveys.
• Review purchase orders for accuracy.
• Initiate/evaluate and document quality system corrective actions.
• Interact with customer and society representatives as guide and host during customer and society sponsored quality system audits.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associate degree or 2 to 5 years in a related manufacturing or quality position.
• Working knowledge in reading and interpreting technical specifications and industry standards.

SPECIAL SKILLS

• Work well in a team environment in a cooperative manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient at advanced problem solving.
• Assist with the direction of others less experience employees.
• Working knowledge of Quality Management System requirements (especially as it applies to Nonconforming Material and Corrective and Preventative Action).
• Proficient and accuracy using MS Office word processing, database and presentation programs.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to make presentations to colleagues at various levels with a high level of confidence.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS – FREQUENTLY MOVES ABOUT THE PRODUCTION FACILITIES. MUST BE ABLE TO DETECT UNSAFE CONDITIONS FROM LONG DISTANCES. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

THE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT REQUIRES THE EMPLOYEE TO WORK BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE IN HEAT/COLD, WET/HUMID AND DRY/ARID CONDITIONS. FREQUENTLY REQUIRED THE USE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Company Profile

The Special Metals Corporation group of companies was created in the latter part of 1998 when Special Metals Corporation of New Hartford, New York, acquired Inco Alloys International, including its Huntington Alloys and Wiggin Alloys divisions. In 2006, Special Metals Corporation became a part of Precision Castparts Corp., a worldwide manufacturer of complex metal components and products. With a history of alloy technology now going back some 100 years, our company continues to provide solutions to difficult materials problems through such time-tested products as our world-recognized INCONEL, INCOLOY, NIMONIC, UDIMET, MONEL and NILO alloys.

Today's Special Metals is a world leader in the invention, production and supply of the high-nickel, high-performance alloys used for the difficult jobs in engineering. These alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high-temperature corrosion resistance, toughness and strength and are used in the world's most technically demanding industries and applications. Special Metals offers the largest range of nickel alloys and product forms, as well cobalt alloys, to more than ten worldwide markets. We produce nickel alloys in all standard mill forms, from large ingots and billets to plate, sheet, strip, tubing, bar and wire, the latter of which includes core and filler wires for welding products. The company has manufacturing and research facilities in the USA and Europe, sales offices in North America, Europe and Asia, and a distribution network including most of the industrialized countries of the world.

Special Metals Corporation is the world's premier inventor, developer and producer of nickel alloy and cobalt alloys—with a portfolio of more than 100 alloy compositions, wrought products and welding consumables, over 80 percent of which were invented in our own laboratories. All created to help redefine what's possible in the world of energy and industry.

Our time-tested nickel alloys are highly engineered to offer a superior combination of heat resistance, high temperature and corrosion resistance, toughness and strength for the most demanding applications. No other single manufacturer offers such a comprehensive range of game-changing alloy compositions and product forms.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.