Quality Technician

Toyoda Gosei Americas; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company located in Lebanon, Kentucky, is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time position focusing on data measurement and inspection tasks. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, knowledge of inspection tools, and effective communication skills. Responsibilities include measuring parts, preparing documentation for customer approvals, and ensuring quality by attending trial events. Competitive salary of $45,000 per year with standard work hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel up to 10% - mostly domestic with the possibility of international travel.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and manuals.
• Effective problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Measure parts using lab equipment and fixtures and record data.
• Prepare customer part approval documentation.
• Attend and document trial events and follow-up meetings.
• Inspect parts and maintain awareness of environmental policies and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of SPC techniques

Use of inspection/measurement tools (calipers, micrometers)

Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills

Computer proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Measure parts using lab equipment and fixtures and record on sample data sheet
• Prepare customer part approval documentation
• Floor Audits – team member x standardized work, documents and part quality
• Attend and document trial events (A,B,C and HVPT) and follow up meetings
• Package and ship trial parts to customers
• Package and ship trial parts to TG Japan for performance testing
• Attend internal launch meetings and daily PPCC meeting
• Make copies of drawings and other documents as requested
• Problem solving / customer complaint report out
• Other Necessary tasks as requested by QA Manager or QE
• Develop CIS
• Develop Checking Fixture Instructions
• Develop MQC/Control Plans
• Gage R'R
• Inspect parts
• Maintain awareness and understand the roles and responsibilities regarding the environmental policies, management system, and objectives and targets by attending the required training. Perform all tasks in accordance with the EMS procedures and practices and minimize the impact of their activities on the environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of SPC techniques
• Working knowledge of use of inspection / measurement tools (calipers, micrometers)
• Ability to travel up to 10% - mostly domestic with possibility of international

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED

Communication Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Clear, concise written and verbal skills and problem-solving skills required. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of team members.

Technical Skills

Computer proficiency with MS Office products, particularly Excel.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED WORK HOURS

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional overtime throughout the week and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Other Duties

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.

Salary Range

$45,000 Per Year

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

TG Kentucky, LLC (TGKY) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.