Quality Technician

SMC Corporation; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

SMC Corporation in Noblesville, Indiana, is seeking a Quality Technician to provide quality inspection and continuous improvement support. The role involves various inspections including incoming, in-process, and final evaluations prior to shipment, requiring attention to detail and the ability to work in a team-oriented, production environment.

Candidates must have a 2 Year technical degree or equivalent experience along with solid computer and math skills. Familiarity with ISO clean room standards and experience with Vision Systems is a plus. This position offers opportunities for overtime and requires adherence to safety and company policies.

Qualifications

• 2 Year technical degree or equivalent prior quality experience in a production environment.
• Available to work first shift with occasional overtime on evenings/weekends.
• Ability to evaluate requirements and understand technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming inspections evaluating materials for conformance.
• Conduct in-process inspections of products at various stages.
• Evaluate final products before release for shipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Product evaluation skills

Basic blueprint reading

Intermediate computer skills

Math skills

Education

2 Year technical degree or equivalent quality experience

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Teams

Calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Overview

This role is to provide quality inspection, continuous improvement, and general quality support within the organization. This position requires attention to detail, ability to understand and follow established processes, and product evaluation skills. A successful candidate will be competent in reading and understanding basic blueprints and completing routine inspections.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• The Quality Technician may be responsible for performing any of the following types of inspections:
• Incoming Inspections: evaluate incoming materials and components for conformance to specific criteria. Incoming inspections will be performed using dimensional, visual, and process related criteria to determine suitability for use.
• A base understanding of metrology, traceability, and product preservation is required for this function.
• In-process Inspections: evaluate product in various stages of the process either internally or after being processed by a third party. Accurate recordkeeping and an understanding of proper document control practices is essential to success in this role.
• Final Inspections: evaluation of product prior to release for shipment to the customer. This will include assisting with completing and compiling documentation for First Article Inspection packets as well as production inspection records.
• Ability to interact with all areas of production to maintain efficient product throughput.
• Review production records for accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to work in clean room environment including adherence to gowning, cleanliness, and procedural standards.
• Work with a high level of precision and detail.
• Participation in auditor development program and ability to learn and master auditing practices and principles.
• Work in a team environment for an increased productivity and quality by ensuring quality and timely outputs while working with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Understand and follow all company policies and safety procedures.
• All other duties as assigned by the supervisor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Capacity to work indoors in an office, laboratory, and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
• Capability to lift objects or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Physical aptitude to use basic hand tools in a laboratory and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to attend meetings locally for trainings

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 2 Year technical degree or equivalent prior quality experience in a production environment working with multiple products/product lines.
• Available to work first shift with occasional overtime on evenings/weekends if needed.
• Intermediate computer and math skills including ability to use Excel and Microsoft Teams.
• Ability to evaluate requirements, understand technical documents, and keep thorough, organized records.
• Familiarity with reading part prints and detailed specification review.
• Ability to use hand tools and measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, height gauges, surface roughness meters,
• Ability to perform multiple tasks while adhering to procedural guidelines with minimal supervision.
• Provia, Syteline, and Excel spreadsheets experience in a work environment a plus.
• Prior ISO Class 5 clean room experience a plus.
• Experience with Vision Systems, CMMs, Comparators, borescopes or Sight Pipes a plus.
• There are a few positions open for this role.